It's nearly Christmas: Prepare your home internet and Wi-Fi now. Installation slots are filling up fast.

It's not long till Christmas Day, and only a few weeks are left for most pre-Christmas installation slots. If you’re hosting, now’s the moment to get your home internet ready. Between doorbell cameras, the turkey thermometer, baby monitors, a new games console and every visiting phone and tablet, your connection will work harder than the fairy lights. 

A little prep now means smooth streaming, clear video calls, and calm Christmas telly without the buffering wheel. If you’re still on copper, upgrading to full fibre from Voneus (your friendly internet service provider) is the simplest way to make the season stress-free. 

Why the next 4 weeks matter 

• Install lead times: Engineering diaries fill quickly before Christmas. Aim to book your full fibre install within the next four weeks,ideally by Thursday 18th December 2025 to be comfortably ready for the big day (local availability varies). 

• Device surge: Expect at least double the usual connections as a result of guests and new devices such as phones, tablets, smart TV, PS5 updates, security cams, baby monitor, smart plugs, and “clever” gifts. 

• Copper struggles at busy times: Older lines can wobble under load. Full fibre home internet keeps speeds stable with low latency, so everything stays snappy when the family arrives. 

No matter how you’ll use your home internet this Christmas, you can plan it in minutes. Use our handy Christmas Broadband Planner to work out what your home needs. Simply pick your typical broadband or Wi-Fi usage and add your devices, and our crafty broadband elves will turn it into a personalised 'wish list' and send it to our team with your details. All wrapped up with a bow for you.
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This weekend: a 30-minute home internet readiness sprint 

1. Count your connected kit (5 mins) 
   Walk room-to-room and note anything that uses Wi-Fi: doorbell, cameras, thermostat, turkey probe, baby monitor, TV/stick, consoles, laptops, phones, smart plugs, toys, and toothbrushes. 

2. Check where your router lives (5 mins) 
   High and in the open is best,not behind the TV or in a cupboard. If it must stay tucked away, consider a mesh system for better coverage. 

3. Update the big hitters (10 mins) 
   Run updates on the TV, streaming apps and consoles before guests arrive. These are silent bandwidth hogs. 

Guest-proof the Wi-Fi (10 mins) 

Make sure you know the Wi-Fi name and password (keep it handy). 

If you have separate 2.4/5GHz networks, label them so smart gadgets pick the right one. 

Note any weak spots for a mesh add-on. 

Copper vs full fibre: the simple difference in home internet 

If your home internet still uses copper for the last stretch to your property, speeds and reliability can dip especially when lots of devices are competing. Full fibre brings fibre all the way into your home, delivering higher, more stable speeds and low latency which is great for video calls and gaming. 

With Voneus full fibre you get: 

• Consistent speeds that hold up when the house is full 

• Low latency for crisp calls and responsive play 

• Room to grow as more gadgets join your home 

• Straightforward installation from an experienced internet service provider 

Make a plan for the big days 

Christmas Eve 

• Update the smart TV, apps and console before the doorbell starts ringing. 

• Charge camera/baby-monitor batteries if they’re wireless. 

• Keep the router clear of tinsel and furniture. 

Christmas Day 

• Connect new gifts one by one so nothing gets stuck. 

• For big video calls, pause any large game downloads for ten minutes. 

Boxing Day & beyond 

• Heavy streaming and gaming day. If your old home internet struggles, it’s a sign to switch to full fibre so next time is effortless. 

Will guests’ phones slow everything down? 

They can, especially on older packages. Phones constantly sync photos, download updates, and stream short videos in the background. Multiply that by an entire family and your upload can get tight. Full fibre gives you the capacity to keep those phones happy while the TV, console and smart home stay smooth. 

Dead spots? Older homes? Your internet service provider can help 

Thick walls, long corridors, and extensions can create “dead spots.” If you’re struggling in certain rooms, ask your internet service provider about mesh Wi-Fi to blanket the home with strong coverage. It’s a simple add-on that works brilliantly with full fibre home internet. 

A simple hosting checklist  

• Count every device (including cameras, monitors, and gadgets) 

• Router high, central, and in the open 

• TV/console/app updates done before guests arrive 

• Wi-Fi details ready for visitors 

• Mesh noted for any dead spots 

• Book full fibre install in the next four weeks (aim by 18 Dec 2025) 

• Check your contract: end date, notice period, exit fees, price-rise clauses 

FAQs 

“I’m not very technical. Will switching be a faff?” 
No. We’ll guide you through it and handle the set-up. Most homes are up and running quickly with minimal disruption. 

“Will full fibre help with video calls to relatives abroad?” 
Yes. Stable upload speeds and low latency make calls clearer and more reliable, no frozen smiles mid-story. 

“Do I need to change my devices?” 
No. Your existing kit will work the same, just faster and more reliably with stronger home internet. 

“What if I live a bit out of the way?” 
That’s exactly where Voneus shines. We bring Full fibre home internet to communities that have been left waiting, as a regional internet service provider that knows rural areas well. 

Ready to lock it in? 

Installation diaries move quickly. Secure your Voneus full fibre install in the next four weeks and host a calm, connected, stress-free Christmas,no buffering, no drama, just family time that works.