The Gigabit Guy
Wired Reliability. Zero Dropouts.
Your local Fibre Planning experts, bringing commercial-grade network reliability to homes and small businesses across the West Midlands.
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Why Trust The Gigabit Guy?
Fibre Planning Expertise
Our full-time work involves planning complex fibre optic networks for businesses. That professional standard is applied to your home network.
Guaranteed Performance
We test, wire, and optimize to ensure you get the absolute fastest speeds your hardware and ISP can deliver.
Local & Insured
Friendly, reliable family business covering the whole of the West Midlands, carried out with professional insurance.
Data is Different: Why You Need a Specialist
Us vs. An Electrician
Electricians are masters of high-voltage power, but data cables are fragile and extremely sensitive to interference.
- Electricians often run data cables alongside power lines, causing massive signal interference.
- Our Approach: We strictly separate data routes and use specific bend radii to preserve 100% signal integrity.
Us vs. ISP "Boosters"
ISPs love sending out "Pods" or Powerline adapters that send data through your electrical sockets.
- The Hidden Issue: Electrical wiring is for power, not data. It's "noisy." Turning on a washing machine can actually kill your speed.
- Our Approach: We bypass noisy electrics entirely using dedicated Cat6 cable. It's like building a private motorway for your data.
Us vs. DIY
Buying a cable online is easy, but getting true Gigabit speed without packet loss is a science.
- DIY kits often use cheap "CCA" (Aluminium) cables that are brittle and fail over time.
- Our Approach: We use Solid Copper cable, professional crimping tools, and certified speed testing to prove you're getting the speed you pay for.
Meet Your Local Network Team
Hello! We are a family-run business dedicated to solving connectivity issues. By day, our team designs high-capacity telecommunications networks for major UK providers. That world requires precision, quality materials, and meticulous planning.
The Gigabit Guy is our mission to bring that commercial-grade expertise directly to your living room. We focus on long-term, permanent network solutions, not quick fixes.
We are passionate about ensuring every home in our community has the connectivity it deserves for work, gaming, and streaming. We bring energy, teamwork, and professional standards to every job.
Our promise is simple: We solve buffering problems with structured, reliable solutions.
- Experts in Cat6/Ethernet structured cabling.
- Knowledgeable in fibre optic patching and consumer solutions.
- Fully insured and covering the West Midlands.
Structured Service Packages
Every job starts with a FREE Survey to determine the exact requirements, after which a fixed-price quote is provided based on these packages.
The Gigabit Wire
Dedicated Ethernet Runs. Professional installation of Cat6 structured cabling for offices, gaming setups, and media centers that demand flawless performance.
- Clean, discrete installation
- Cat6 cable and termination
- Certified speed testing
Total Wi-Fi Coverage
Dead Zone Elimination. Strategic planning, installation, and configuration of powerful Mesh systems or Access Points (APs) for seamless coverage wall-to-wall.
- Full signal diagnostic
- Optimised AP placement
- Seamless roaming configuration
Network Rescue
Advanced Troubleshooting & Consultation. Solving complex network faults, addressing ISP-related issues, or configuring specialized equipment like VLANs or VPNs.
- Hourly troubleshooting rate
- Router/Firewall configuration
- Smart Home integration support
The Fibre Finish
Fibre Optic Patch Cable Runs. Utilizing my professional fibre expertise to ensure the short connections in your home or office (ONT to router) are flawlessly patched for maximum speed.
- Specialist fibre patching
- Low-loss, high-grade cable
- Clean installation and testing
What Does It All Mean?
Confused by speeds, fibres, and acronyms? Here is the simple truth about your connection.
The "Standard" Split
1Gb Down / 100Mb Up
This is what most households have. You might hear it called "Fibre," but often there is still a copper connection involved.
- Asymmetrical: Great for watching Netflix, but slower for backups.
XGS-PON (Direct)
Symmetrical Speeds
Pure, direct fibre all the way to your router using XGS-PON technology. The limits are removed.
- Symmetrical: 1Gb Download = 1Gb Upload.
WFH & VPN Blues
Why It's Slow
Company VPNs encrypt data, slowing speeds by 10-20% naturally.
- Double Trouble: If you're in a Wi-Fi "dead zone" with 5Mbps, the VPN makes it unusable. You need a solid connection first.
Not Getting The Speeds You Pay For?
Your ISP might be delivering 500Mbps to your door, but your Wi-Fi might only be giving you 20Mbps in the bedroom. Test it now, and if it's low, give me a call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need Ethernet cables if I have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is great for phones, but it degrades significantly through walls and floors. Ethernet provides a direct, interference-free "motorway" for your data. It guarantees 100% speed stability, which is essential for working from home (especially on VPNs), gaming without lag, and 4K streaming.
My house is a new build with foil-lined walls. Can you help?
Absolutely. This is a very common issue. Foil-backed insulation acts like a shield, blocking Wi-Fi signals from passing between rooms. We specialize in hardwiring access points in these homes to bypass the blocking walls, giving you full coverage everywhere.
Do you cover my area?
We are based locally and cover Hednesford, Cannock, Rugeley, Walsall, Lichfield, Stafford, and the wider West Midlands area.
Is the survey really free?
Yes! Every home is unique. We offer a completely FREE, no-obligation survey to assess your needs. We'll give you a fixed-price quote so you know exactly what it will cost before any work starts. No hidden surprises.
What about mess?
We treat your home with the utmost respect. We use dust sheets, shoe covers, and professional tools to ensure a neat, tidy installation with minimal disruption. We always clean up after ourselves.
Can you install a Mesh Wi-Fi system?
Yes, we can supply and install premium Mesh Wi-Fi systems (like Eero or Deco) or install equipment you have already purchased. We ensure the main units are hardwired where possible for maximum backhaul speed.
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