Things to consider before changing ISP

 A little info for the non technical Internet user.

Everywhere you are being told to switch providers to get a  better deal! But when you change ISP for that better deal, you are not reminded that you will have to change settings in all your devices, as well as changing your router.

When you change your ISP things change behind the scenes. One of the biggest things that happens is that the name of your router changes. This means that none of your WIFI devices will connect as your old router has gone

You now have to reconnect all your gadgets to the new router. Taking out the old name and scanning  for the new one.

A quick shortlist would be

Every mobile phone in the household .

Any games consoles.

Any Computer /Pads

Then we come on to home automation 

All Alexa / Google  home automaton 

Lights,

Plugs,

Clock,

Speakers

Household  appliances,

If you had a static IP (PROBERBLY NOT) with your old ISP then that will change as  well So as you see there is a lot to think about when changing its not just changing your ISP for a cheaper one.

I am not trying here to put anyone off changing Providers here just trying to to put the record straight. If you know someone that is technically  then they might be able to clone the old routers settings. But if you are using an old router with low security settings then probably best to start a fresh

Also see Changing Internet Providers