How online gaming can transform your leisure time


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2nd May 2025

How online gaming can transform your leisure time

– And why it’s time to upgrade

Ever paused your game mid-boss battle because of lag? Or lost a match due to buffering right when you were about to win? Yeah... we've all been there.

But what if your downtime didn’t come with downtime?

Welcome to the world of online gaming with full fibre broadband—a whole new level of play, precision, and pure fun.

Whether you're into Call of Duty chaos or Stardew Valley zen, the right connection can upgrade your leisure time from frustrating to flawless.

🎮 Why online gaming isn’t “Just gaming” anymore

You’re not just mashing buttons—you're building friendships, mastering strategies, and de-stressing after a long day. Online gaming today is:

  • Your social hour (hello, squad nights!)
  • Your escape room (without the clues you never solve)
  • Your dopamine shot (level up = life boost)

But all of that magic? It's only possible with a fast, stable connection.

🚨 The pain points every gamer knows (too well)

Let’s be honest:

Fibre broadband provides:
  • Lag is the final boss.
  • Buffering ruins the vibe.
  • Disconnections are the rage-quit moment.

And when your broadband isn’t up to scratch? Every gaming moment turns into a tech issue waiting to happen.

🚀 Full fibre = Full power gaming

Here’s how Upgrading to full fibre turns your gameplay into god-tier:

🎯 Low latency – your reactions match your skills

📶 Rock-solid stability – no sudden dropouts mid-battle

🧠 Enough bandwidth for the whole house – no yelling “GET OFF NETFLIX!”


Key online gaming events with speed needs—Call of Duty, Fortnite, EA Sports, and Twitch—on a yellow background.


With V4 Consumer, your broadband won’t blink—even when your game throws a hundred explosions your way.

🤔 “But what if my internet is ‘Okay’?”

Okay is… okay. But “okay” doesn’t win matches. It doesn’t stream in HD. It doesn’t let you multitask gaming + chatting + downloading updates all at once.

It’s time to Upgrade.

💡 Quick gamer tips to power up your setup

Fibre broadband provides:
  • Use Ethernet for zero-lag reliability.
  • Set your console or PC to auto-update overnight.
  • Create a guest network for visiting friends’ devices (no bandwidth thieves!).
  • Add a mesh Wi-Fi system for full-home coverage (even that tricky attic room).

🎯 Final boss: is it time to upgrade?

Absolutely. Because online gaming should be about the game—not your internet crashing halfway through a win.

👉 Upgrade your gaming. Upgrade your lifestyle. Choose full fibre with V4 Consumer.

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