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Broadband users considering changing their supplier may need to check the available download limit, according to a report in the Telegraph.
The warning comes as the reports emerge of the rise of on-demand television, such as iPlayer from the BBC - which has had 17 million users in its first three months.
As some packages offer one gigabyte of downloads every month, less than the length of a documentary, some customers may have to pay extra for the programmes and music they select or find their broadband speed is reduced.
Marketing director of PlusNet Neil Armstrong explained to the newspaper: "We're delighted that there is more good content available, but a lot of people are discovering that it is not really free."
Earlier in the year, the Telegraph reported the £11,000 bill presented to a man for downloading Friends while abroad, highlighting the need to fully compare speeds and download capacity in broadband suppliers.
Thursday, 27th March 2008
| Provider | Package | Speed | Download Limit | Setup Cost | Monthly Cost | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BT Broadband - Option 1 | Up To 8Mbps | 10GB | FREE | £7.95 | |
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TalkTalk Broadband - Talk Global Eve and Weekend | Up To 8Mbps | 40GB | £29.99 | £3.25 | |
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BT Broadband - Option 2 | Up To 8Mbps | 15GB | FREE | £13.99 | |
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Virgin Media Broadband - M - Cable | Up To 2Mbps | Unlimited * | £30.00 | £4.50 | |
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AOL Broadband - Wireless + E&W | Up To 8Mbps† | 10GB | FREE | £4.99 |
* Fair Usage Policy applies. Click on Go to find out more information and Fair Usage Policy conditions for relevant providers.
** All Costs excludes the cost of line rental.
†
Speeds in excess of 2 meg are only available in certain areas. Top
speeds vary significantly, particularly according to how far away
you live from the exchange.
If your line won’t support our fastest broadband speed we’ll
give you the best available. The speed you actually get can also vary
depending on the quality of your line, the wiring in your house, the
time of day and even the weather.

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