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
What is XGS-PON
What is XGS-PON? The 10G Symmetric Fibre Tech Explained XGS-PON stands for 10-Gigabit Symmetric Passive Optical Network. It delivers symmetrical 10Gbps speeds over fibre, enabling multi-gigabit residential and business broadband. Openreach, CityFibre, Hyperoptic, YouFibre and nexfibre are rolling it out across the UK. If you have been shopping for broadband recently, you might have seen […]
8 Ultrafast Broadband Only Deals from £0
Compare eight current ultrafast broadband-only offers with speeds from 900Mbps to 2.3Gbps. See the strongest prices, rewards and package benefits before checking availability at your address.
Fibrely Broadband Review
Fibrely Broadband Review – Packages, Technology & Customer Ratings Fibrely is a retail-only full fibre broadband provider offering FTTP packages from 115Mbps to 1,000Mbps across Openreach FTTP, CityFibre and Freedom Fibre networks. They hold a Trustpilot rating of 4.4/5 and earned Uswitch Excellence Accreditation in 2026. Fibrely is one of those broadband providers that has […]
Best UK Broadband Routers in October 2026
Struggling with slow Wi-Fi? Our 2026 expert review compares the best broadband routers for UK homes, from Wi-Fi 7 powerhouses to budget mesh systems. Learn how to fix dead zones today.