Tab Tantrums and Bratty FOMO: How full fibre connections keep your Brat summer vibe alive.

2024’s calling and the question on everyone’s lips is: are you having a brat summer?

This year it’s all about lime green and pure, unadulterated fun. On June 7, singer Charli XCX released the album “brat” which quickly gained popularity for its sonically loud and boisterous sounds. From its iconic album cover of a lowercase blurry Arial font against a blinding lime green backdrop to creating a whole new cultural aesthetic, the movement has inspired countless memes, TikTok trends, and fashion moments.

So, what does it really mean to have a brat summer?

It’s all about being unapologetically carefree, embracing the chaos and living your life to the fullest. Whether that means departing from the clean girl aesthetic that’s dominated the internet in recent times for a more grimy, cool-girl style, or blasting the soundtrack to summer with Charli’s club anthems – fast, reliable broadband plays a crucial role in maintaining this connected lifestyle.

The Bratty reality of tab overload

Have you got too many tabs open right now? You’re not alone.

Thinking you’ll just save this tab for later but you never end up going back to it – we know it’s a habit that’s hard to kick. But, keeping too many tabs open can be the root cause of a sluggish browsing experience.

When you’re desperately trying to find a specific tab in a sea of open ones or experiencing lag at the worst possible time during an online shopping spree sale, frustration can easily boil over. You might even be quick to blame your internet connection on the slow load speeds, but often tab overload is the real issue behind it all.

How ultrafast broadband can (almost) save the day

A strong broadband connection can take away some of the slowdown frustrations caused by tab overload. With higher speeds and a more secure connection, you gain the freedom to multitask from streaming on one tab to finding the perfect outfit on another without any worries. But no matter how fast your internet is, organising your tabs effectively is the best way to stay on track.

You might be using them in some capacity already, but reading lists and bookmarks are an essential management tool.

Say you’ve found an upcoming gig to go but you’re still checking with friends if they’re tagging along – you can save the page link to your reading list for the short-term. Or, maybe you’ve discovered a new favourite fashion brand – you can bookmark the website so you’ll be able to keep it for the long-term. Browser extensions such as Tab Wrangler can even close tabs that have been inactive for some time so you don’t have to worry about manually going out of your way to organise.

The fear of missing out (FOMO) in Brat summer

Brat summer is everywhere – from the ‘Apple’ dance trend storming the TikTok searches all the way through to political campaigns, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and engage in.

But, when you’re missing the newest music video drops from poor network to being last to the latest trend because you’re stuck watching buffering animations, it’s easy to feel left out and feel FOMO. If you’re struggling with a slow connection while trying to keep up with everything happening online, it’s time to look at broadband solutions.

How reliable broadband quells Bratty FOMO

In the era of trends that come and go before you know it, keep up with the fast pace of brat summer with a fast, reliable internet connection so you never miss out on important moments.

An ultrafast broadband connection with speeds of more than 300Mbps is the perfect way to make sure you’ll always be in the know, ahead of the trends. If you think your internet speeds are slowing you down, take a look at optimising your Wi-Fi setup or you might want to upgrade to a faster service if you frequently experience FOMO due to connectivity issues.

Embracing the chaos without losing control

Brat summer is all about being carefree, but while you’re tapping into the party mentality, it’s important to ensure that you have a tech setup that supports your lifestyle, rather than slowing it down.

While too many tabs can be a nightmare for lag, having too many devices connected can also impact your ability to embrace the manic summer energy. If you know you’ll be streaming classic hits on one device, catching up on the biggest shows of the year on a second screen and scrolling your social feed on another, you’ll want to make sure you’re connected to a strong network that can handle the bandwidth load.

Keep the Brat Summer vibe alive with Jurassic Fibre

It’s time to embrace the summer fun – without buffering, lag or interruption. That means no more FOMO from being behind on trends or getting lost in a tangle of tabs.

Check your current broadband plan and consider upgrading to Jurassic Fibre so you’ll have the best possible experience for your very own brat summer.

Get in touch with our team to learn more about bringing ultrafast fibre to your home.