Broadband Buyers’ Guide
Facts about broadband speeds
You can choose the basic 8Mb service or faster (20Mb or 24Mb or 40Mb) broadband packages. 8Mb or 8Mbits/s refers to the connection speed or advertised speed while actual speed will be slower. (Average speed 4.1Mbps as per Ofcom speed test results)
Broadband speeds can be affected when you are too far from the local exchange, when many people share the same line, when your ISP reduces speeds at peak hours or when there is some problem (or noise) in your phone line.
You can improve speeds by using high quality modem router, short cables and proper wiring methods. Suitable for most users. You can download files, watch movies, online TV or make VoIP calls. All faster.
High-speed broadband
Faster broadband services that offer 20Mbps or 24Mbps are subject to availability of a provider’s network in your area. Actual speeds may vary depending on many factors.
Although most of the sames things can be done with 8Mb broadband, superfast broadband connections indeed make a noticeable difference when you use bandwidth-hungry applications like watching a HD video clip.
Ideal option for heavy usage or for making faster downloads, watching movies, high-defnition video content, playing online gaming etc.
Prices are coming down due to increasing demand so you can get affordable packages starting from just £6.50 per month.
Unlimited broadband packages
Unlimited broadband deals literally mean you can upload or download as much internet data as you like.
Almost all unlimited broadband packages are subject to the fair usage policies to prevent you from excess downloading.
ISPs offer fair usage generously, so, no need to be panicky over exceeding the fair usage limits. With some packages, you may experience slower speeds during peak hours.
If you are unsure of how much data you would use in a month, it is a better option to go for a unlimited broadband service.
Suitable for people who download a lot of music tracks, movies or watch online TVs or send or receive large files through emails. Find and compare cheap unlimited broadband packages starting from just £6.50 per month.