What is a DNS and how does it affect my Internet? (2024)

Line rental is included in all our broadband packages, apart from our Full Fibre and Fibre packages. The standard line rental price is £28.63 a month and the standard line rental price, or where applicable the discounted line rental price, is included in the package price.

Unlimited Fibre Extra (18 and 24 month contracts)

Prices and terms are subject to change during your contract.

For new Plusnet customers that sign up for 18 or 24 months (as appropriate). Line rental is included in the price (line only, no calls included). Price from month 19 or 25 (as appropriate) currently £58.69 a month (incl. line rental). Compatible line required otherwise a £49.99 installation charge may apply (excluding any external construction charges). We'll include a wireless router. Outside of your 14 day cancellation period, if you choose to end your service within the minimum period, you will have to pay an early termination charge.

The date your broadband and line rental activates, or where your services do not activate at the same time, the service that activates first, will be used as your monthly billing date. If your broadband or line rental service are not activated at the same time, for the service that is activated at a later date, charges will be pro rated for the first month and any applicable discounts for that service will apply once the service starts.

Subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No cash alternative. Exclusions and terms apply.

Unlimited Fibre (18 and 24 month contracts)

Prices and terms are subject to change during your contract.

For new Plusnet customers that sign up for 18 or 24 months (as appropriate). Line rental is included in the price (line only, no calls included). Price from month19 or 25 (as appropriate) currently £51.54 a month (incl. line rental). Compatible line required otherwise a £49.99 installation charge may apply (excluding any external construction charges). We'll include a wireless router. Outside of your 14 day cancellation period, if you choose to end your service within the minimum period, you will have to pay an early termination charge.

The date your broadband and line rental activates, or where your services do not activate at the same time, the service that activates first, will be used as your monthly billing date. If your broadband or line rental service are not activated at the same time, for the service that is activated at a later date, charges will be pro rated for the first month and any applicable discounts for that service will apply once the service starts.

Subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No cash alternative. Exclusions and terms apply.

Unlimited Broadband (18 and 24 month contracts)

Prices and terms are subject to change during your contract.

For new Plusnet customers that sign up for 18 or 24 months (as appropriate). Line rental is included in the price (line only, no calls included). Price from month19 or 25 (as appropriate) currently £44.35 a month (incl. line rental). Compatible line required otherwise a £49.99 installation charge may apply (excluding any external construction charges). We'll include a wireless router. Outside of your 14 day cancellation period, if you choose to end your service within the minimum period, you will have to pay an early termination charge.

The date your broadband and line rental activates, or where your services do not activate at the same time, the service that activates first, will be used as your monthly billing date. If your broadband or line rental service are not activated at the same time, for the service that is activated at a later date, charges will be pro rated for the first month and any applicable discounts for that service will apply once the service starts.

Subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No cash alternative. Exclusions and terms apply.

Fibre (12, 18 and 24 month contracts)

Prices and terms are subject to change during your contract.

For new Plusnet customers that sign up for 12, 18 or 24 months (as appropriate). Price from month 13, 19 or 25 (as appropriate) currently £32.37 per month. Compatible line required otherwise a £49.99 installation charge may apply (excluding any external construction charges). We'll include a wireless router. Outside of your 14 day cancellation period, if you choose to end your service within the minimum period, you will have to pay an early termination charge.

Subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No cash alternative. Exclusions and terms apply.

12 month contracts are not available online, but they are available through our contact centre. Please call us on 0330 1239 123 and we will be happy to help.

Full Fibre Broadband (12, 18 and 24 month contracts)

Prices and terms are subject to change during your contract.

For new Plusnet customers that sign up for 12, 18 or 24 months (as appropriate). Price from month 13,19 or 25 (as appropriate) currently: Full Fibre 74 - £37.03, Full Fibre 145 - £43.20, Full Fibre 300 - £49.38, Full Fibre 500 - £58.02, Full Fibre 900 - £67.89. Compatible line required. Otherwise an installation is required. We'll include a wireless router. Outside of your 14 day cancellation period, if you choose to end your service within the minimum period, you will have to pay an early termination charge.

Subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No cash alternative. Exclusions and terms apply.

Openreach Survey: In some cases Openreach have to carry out a survey before they can connect a home to Full Fibre. To do this they may need access to your property. If they do we'll contact you to arrange a suitable time. If additional work is required, this may take longer than the initial set-up time provided and there could be additional costs. Our team of specialists will contact you to confirm what additional work is needed and how long this will take, usually within four weeks from the date your order was placed. If you don't want to proceed with your upgrade based on this, you will be able to cancel your order and no charges will be applied to your account.

12 month contracts are not available online, but they are available through our contact centre. Please call us on 0330 1239 123 and we will be happy to help.

Unlimited Broadband (no contract)

Prices and terms are subject to change during your contract.

For new Plusnet customers that sign up for a 30-day rolling contract. Line rental is included in the price (line only, no calls included). Price from month 13 currently £44.35 a month (incl. line rental). Compatible line required otherwise a £49.99 installation charge may apply (excluding any external construction charges). We'll include a wireless router. You may terminate your services at any time without having to pay an early termination charge. Outside your 14 day cancellation period, you'll have to give at least 14 days' notice.

The date your broadband and line rental activates, or where your services do not activate at the same time, the service that activates first, will be used as your monthly billing date. If your broadband or line rental service are not activated at the same time, for the service that is activated at a later date, charges will be pro rated for the first month and any applicable discounts for that service will apply once the service starts.

Subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No cash alternative. Exclusions and terms apply.

Existing customers

Please see our price guide, log into your account in the Member Centre or call us on 0800 073 1120 to discuss your contract.

Speeds

Φ Broadband speed is described as 'average download speed of 10Mb', as it is based on speed available to at least 50% of customers at peak time (8-10pm). Your actual speed will be dependent on your location, broadband line, home wiring, WiFi connection and time of day. Find out why speeds vary. Check your speed and products available at your location via 'check availability' on our home page.

† Fibre broadband speed is described as 'average download speed of 66Mb' and 'average upload speed of 18Mb' on Unlimited Fibre Extra. 'Average download speed of 36Mb' and 'average upload speed of 9Mb' on Unlimited Fibre and 'average download speed of 50Mb' and 'average upload speed of 9Mb' on Fibre. It is based on speed available to at least 50% of customers at peak time (8-10pm). Your actual speed will be dependent on your location, broadband line, home wiring, WiFi connection and time of day. Find out why speeds vary. Check your speed and products available at your location via 'check availability' on our home page.

Ө Up to 6x faster: based on a comparison between the average Unlimited Fibre Extra download speeds with the average Unlimited Broadband speeds. The actual speed you'll get depends on your location, broadband line, home wiring, WiFi connection and time of day. Find out why speeds vary. Check your speed and products available at your location via 'check availability' on our home page.

Broadband Extras

Plusnet Safeguard

Included with all of our broadband packages, Plusnet Safeguard filters inappropriate web content for your household. Further information can be found here.

Plusnet Protect powered by Norton™

Our security package protects you from online threats. Access for 24 months included with Fibre and Full Fibre packages. After 24 months the service will end unless you opt to take a chargeable service with Norton directly. Further information can be found here.

Software Support for Plusnet's Broadband Devices

For further information on Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI), software support and how to report software vulnerabilities please refer to Software Supportand Reporting Security Issues.

What is a DNS and how does it affect my Internet? (2024)

FAQs

What is a DNS and how does it affect my Internet? ›

A Domain Name System is a database that translates the user-friendly host names that we use to browse the Internet (e.g. plus.net

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Plusnet plc is a British triple play internet service provider (ISP) providing broadband, landline and mobile services. The company was founded in 1997 in Sheffield, England, and became a public limited company (plc) in July 2004 when it was floated on the Alternative Investment Market.
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) into a numerical format understood by computers, known as IP addresses (e.g. 192.168.

How does DNS affect internet? ›

The Domain Name System (DNS) maps, or 'resolves,' domain names to IP addresses, and because this has to be done before a browser can navigate to and display a website, DNS resolution affects how quickly websites load.

Should I turn DNS on or off? ›

Enabling a private domain name system (DNS) on your Android phone may improve online privacy and security. It encrypts your DNS queries and prevents third parties from monitoring your online activity.

What is DNS and why is it important to the internet? ›

A Domain Name System (DNS) turns domain names into IP addresses, which allow browsers to get to websites and other internet resources. Every device on the internet has an IP address, which other devices can use to locate the device.

How do I fix my internet DNS problem? ›

8 Strategies for Troubleshooting a DNS Failure
  1. Restart Your Software or Device. Sometimes simply exiting the browser completely for a few minutes will solve the problem. ...
  2. Restart the Modem or Router. ...
  3. Switch Browsers. ...
  4. Pause Your Firewall. ...
  5. Clear Your Cache. ...
  6. Disable Extra Connections. ...
  7. Keep Everything Updated. ...
  8. Check DNS Settings.
May 29, 2024

Does changing your DNS speed up internet? ›

Although DNS is not directly related to your Internet speed, it can influence how fast an individual webpage appears on your computer. Once a connection has been established though, it should not affect download speeds. If you want to amend your router's DNS servers however, this can help improve your overall speed.

What is the best DNS to boost internet speed? ›

What are the best DNS servers to use?
  1. Cloudflare. Primary DNS (preferred DNS): 1.1.1.1. ...
  2. Google Public DNS. Primary DNS (preferred DNS): 8.8.8.8. ...
  3. Quad9. Primary DNS (preferred DNS): 208.67.222.222. ...
  4. NextDNS. Primary DNS (preferred DNS): 45.90.28.190. ...
  5. NordVPN. Primary DNS (preferred DNS): 103.86.96.100.
Jan 15, 2024

Can the internet work without DNS? ›

DNS is a hierarchical naming system that allows communication across networked devices, translating domain names we know to computer-friendly IP addresses. The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system that allows communication across devices on a network.

Do I need a DNS server on my home network? ›

DNS Is More Important Than You Think

You never see them in action, but without DNS servers the internet just wouldn't work.

How to clear DNS cache? ›

However, the message at the end varies and may require admin intervention.
  1. Click the Start button. ...
  2. Click All Programs > Accessories.
  3. Select Command Prompt.
  4. In the command prompt window, type ipconfig /flushdns.
  5. Press Enter.
  6. You should see a message confirming that the DNS Resolver Cache was successfully flushed.
Apr 3, 2024

How do I know if my DNS is bad? ›

If DNS isn't working properly, you won't be able to use web-connected services, such as your browser or email, despite your computer or router showing a working internet connection. The webpage may timeout, give you an error message, or even bring up a specific "DNS error" message.

How to check DNS settings? ›

How to find your DNS server on Android
  1. Open “Settings.”
  2. Tap “Wireless & networks” or “Network & internet.”
  3. Tap on “Wi-Fi.”
  4. Tap and hold on to the Wi-Fi connection you're currently connected to.
  5. Tap on “Advanced” to see the DNS server information.
Jul 17, 2024

What does it mean when WIFI can't resolve DNS? ›

The “DNS server not responding” error message means that the DNS of the domain you want to reach is unavailable or your browser cannot connect to the internet. Possible fixes include restarting your router or modem, checking for network issues, and updating your browser.

Is 1.1 1.1 still the fastest DNS? ›

Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS service has been ranked as the fastest DNS resolver globally by the independent DNS monitor DNSPerf. Cloudflare's network extends to 310 cities worldwide, enabling quick DNS response times for users globally, hence recommended for excellent speed and stability.

Can DNS cause connection issues? ›

The most common symptom of a DNS issue is slow or poor internet connection speeds. This can manifest as slower page loads, streaming video buffering or even failing to connect entirely. Other potential symptoms could be websites not loading properly or displaying content incorrectly or incompletely.

What does changing DNS to 8.8.8.8 do? ›

The biggest reason that users switch to using Google DNS is just that: performance. The speed and reliability is generally better with a public DNS like Google's rather than your default DNS servers. A public DNS server can have faster response times for queries because the answers are already in its system.

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