Should I switch off the router to save power?

Millions of Britons are about to be hit by a huge energy shock with prices rising to record highs from this weekend. Last winter the average price for electricity was around 17p per kWh but that's now doubled to a whopping 34p per kWh. 

The jump will see homes facing massive bills during the cold winter months and that means consumers will be looking for ways to cut down on their usage.

Although beaming Wi-Fi around your home will impact your energy bill, hitting the power button on this glowing box can end up wreaking havoc with broadband speeds and even make your internet connection easier to hack.

Most of the UK's biggest Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including BT and Sky, recommend leaving their Wi-Fi equipment on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

That's because endlessly switching on and off the router can send signals to your provider that there is a fault on the line. When this happens, ISPs can place an emergency speed restriction on the service to make sure the customer stays connected.

Most of the UK's biggest Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including BT and Sky, recommend leaving their Wi-Fi equipment on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

That's because endlessly switching on and off the router can send signals to your provider that there is a fault on the line. When this happens, ISPs can place an emergency speed restriction on the service to make sure the customer stays connected.