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Why Your Wi-Fi Is Slow (And What Actually Fixes It)

The provider says the line is fine, and they're usually right — in most small offices the broadband isn't the problem, the Wi-Fi is. The two-minute test that separates them, the four real causes, and what a proper fix costs.

The short version

  • Speed test wired into the router, then over Wi-Fi where people sit — that one comparison tells you which problem you have
  • Full bars means signal, not speed; a wall costs you more than distance does
  • Extenders repeat on the same airspace and can halve your capacity while showing more bars
  • Business access points run about £79–£140 each (roughly $100–$180), and wired beats any wireless repeater

Published 2026-09-09 · 5:14 · Watch on YouTube