Your Stream Died at 8:59pm Again? Read the Clues Like a Broadband Detective
A spinning wheel at peak time is not proof that your router is rubbish. This forensic guide maps common UK playback failures — audio-first, 480p lock, hard freeze — to likely culprits, from Wi-Fi congestion and Openreach VDSL peak-time pressure to CGNAT quirks and overloaded provider servers. Includes a printable checklist so you stop buying hardware you do not need.