If you have a smartphone with plenty of data available, then you can use it to browse the internet, make video calls, or stream content whilst you wait for the broadband connection to be restored. And, if you really need to work whilst you wait for the broadband to come back online, then you can try the "tethering" method, to allow your computer or laptop to make use of your smartphone's internet connection. If you live in a region that has been shown to have a high number of average outage hours, such as Nottingham or Manchester, then it could be worth your while to investigate a mobile phone contract that includes unlimited data. This will allow you to carry on with work or leisure activities online even when your home broadband internet is down.