Brian Bernard (Founder and Co-Author)

Highlights

• A seasoned IT professional and Cisco Certified Network Engineer with over 20 years of experience.
• Expert in design, configuring, troubleshooting and optimising business-grade wired and wireless networks.
• Founder and Co-author for Best Broadband in My Area, translating technical information into clear, easy-to-understand practical advice.

Experience and Skillset

Brian is a highly accomplished IT professional and Cisco Certified Network Engineer with over 20 years of experience in network infrastructure. In his primary professional role, he specialises in;

• Network Security: Protecting systems from cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorised access through proactive monitoring, firewall management, and incident response.
• Wireless Networks: Expertise in the support and maintenance of business-grade Wi-Fi networks, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability.
• Network Operations: Managing complex LAN/WAN services including DHCP, DNS, VPNs and a range of network devices such as switches, routers, Wireless Controllers and Next-Generation Firewalls.

Beyond his daily work, Brian serves as a co-author of the insightful content on Best Broadband in My Area. He uses his technical background to explain internet services, clarify terminology, and highlight key considerations such as reliability, speed, performance, and cost.

Brian is dedicated to equipping consumers with the information necessary to effectively navigate the UK broadband market, enabling them to compare options and select the most suitable Internet Service Provider (ISP). He believes everyone deserves fast, reliable internet, and he’s here to help you find it.

Beyond Professional Life

When he’s not optimising networks or analysing broadband technology and offerings, Brian stays active with regular gym sessions and competitive games on the squash court. He is passionate about demystifying broadband and believes everyone deserves access to fast, secure, and affordable internet.

Recent Articles by Brian

UK Towns Hit Hardest by Evening Broadband Congestion Exposed

Posted: July 9, 2026

New independent speed test data exposes the UK towns worst affected by evening broadband congestion. Learn how the 9pm copper crash hits your speeds.

5g Broadband Internet

Posted: July 6, 2026

Is 5G Broadband Actually Worth It? 5G broadband is fixed wireless access (FWA). A router at your address connects to the nearest 5G mast over the same radio spectrum used for mobile data, then converts that signal into…

How Massive UK Broadband Mergers Are Dropping Prices in 2026

Posted: June 1, 2026

More than one hundred independent broadband companies, known as altnets, rushed to lay their own full fibre cables over the last five years. These smaller providers saw a clear opportunity to beat BT Openreach and Virgin Media to the punch. The financial reality has finally caught up with the industry…

Openreach Launch £50 Rebate to Challenge Virgin Media Pricing

Posted: June 26, 2026

Openreach is offering network providers a £50 incentive for every new full fibre customer they sign up in specific UK postcodes. This new wholesale plan triggers a direct Openreach Virgin Media price competition starting on…