How to Make Broadband Work for your Family Connection

In the Wi-Fi universe, where memes rule, box sets are ‘bingeworthy’ and endless scrolling is oh-so-tempting, it’s easy to think of screen time as the villain of family time. But with a little creative planning (and none of that pesky buffering), a great broadband connection can be a tool to bring your household closer together. From shared adventures to learning experiences, here’s how you can turn screen time into prime family bonding time.

1. Family Movie Nights

Gather the family, pop some popcorn, and then engage in the most epic battle of our times: picking a movie the whole family will love. Will it be Dad’s 80s action flick, Mum’s romantic drama, or the kids’ animated chaos?

Make the experience extra special by turning your living room into a home cinema – dim the lights and get cosy under blankets. It’s not just about watching a movie, it’s about sharing reactions, discussing favourite scenes and making
memories.

2. Online Gaming as a Team

Nothing says “I love you” like crushing your family in a game of Mario Kart or teaming up to survive the zombie apocalypse. Whether you’re building in Minecraft or throwing red shells in Mario Kart, online gaming can teach teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.

And with Full Fibre broadband, you can rest assured the only squabbles will come from Dad not playing fair, rather than lag spikes and spinning wheels. So, all you need to do is try to keep that competitive spirit in check!

3. Learn Together

The internet is packed with education gold. From learning a new language, trying your hand at coding or discovering why Mentos and fizzy drinks are a recipe for disaster (thanks YouTube!) there’s something for everyone. Dedicate some time to learning something new as a family – you’ll have fun figuring things out together and maybe laughing at some epic fails along the way!

4. Virtual Exploration

Who needs jet lag and overpriced airport food when you’ve got the world at your fingertips? In between your real-life adventures you can explore from the comfort of your sofa! Take virtual tours of world-famous museums, stroll through national parks, even scale the Great Wall China. Spark their curiosity and chat about different cultures across the globe – they don’t call it the world wide web for nothing!

5. Stay Connected

Thanks to today’s super speedy tech, those who are far away have never felt so close, so using video calls to stay in touch with family and friends is a great way to keep connected. There’s nothing like a good old Zoom call when someone’s always on mute, Granny’s camera is pointed at the ceiling and the kids are running in and out of the frame. It’s chaotic, it’s loud, but that’s family.

Whether it’s the endless educational options or just bonding over the funniest cat videos the internet has to offer, being international and inclusive with screen time and having a fast and reliable connection can help create meaningful, fun, family experiences and make the most of your time online.

With Fibrus broadband, you can get Full Fibre connection you can count on and speeds that keep up with a busy home – so your broadband is just one less thing to think about!

With family friendly features like a Total Home Wi-Fi Guarantee, parental controls and Wi-Fi pause, you can take control of your family’s browsing and focus on the connections that matter most. 

See if you can switch at fibrus.com