"Ricky" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi there,
>
> I just spotted the new "silver" option on AOL:
>
> - Always on connection
> - Unlimited downloads (no cap)
> - But only 256kbps connection speed.
> - All for 19.99 per month (inc free modem)
>
> Does anyone else offer a similar but cheaper service in the UK? (via
> BT phone line, not cable etc.)
>
> I've been put off getting broadband until now by either high prices or
> low download limits. Connection speed isn't really an issue for me,
> I'd even be happy with an always on, uncapped 128kbps sevice - if I
> want to download a big file I'm quite happy to leave the thing running
> for a few hours rather than pay huge prices for a faster connection.
>
> Cheers for the info.
>
> Don't bother replying to the e-mail address, its a spamtrap.
>
> Ricky.
Personally, I think that for unlimitted access, recently the best value
packages are on NTL.
http://www.home.ntl.com/icat/broadband
This is the second time where they have bumped up the bandwidth on each of
their packages.
150K went to 256K which is now 300K for £17.99 / month. For casual surfing,
anything above 250K is comparable. If you went to most websites on a
bandwidth above this figure, you'd be hard pushed to tell what speed
connection you are on. Only downloads or movie-based websites or heavy
bandwidth gaming websites will you notice any difference.
The 512K to 600K to 750K package at £24.99 is also good.
For an extra £2 / month they'll even through in a free X-Box and cr*p game
so long as you are a new customer and are willing to be bound to them for 1
year (otherwise you have to pay back £150).
Only take this option if either you know that you are going to stay on the
750K package for 3 years or more, or if you have access to a BT line so that
you have the option to drop this package after one year and go on to a BT
line as if you take up this option you cannot change the package for 3
years. Also, you won't be able to take advantage of other offers like 1st
month free or free installation. So work out the cost yourself as to
whether its worth it or not.
Also bear in mind that with so many broadband operators sitting on BT lines
they're likely to be the most competitive in the long run. Cable used to be
very competitive especially if you tied yourself into an internet/phone/sky
bundle. However, this is not so true today. Your phone line most of the
time you are better off on BT. Sky bundles are usually cheaper with a dish.
AMO
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