Best Broadband

Best Broadband is a relative term - what's best for you? An intensive high speed, unlimited usage, low latency next-gen expensive premium broadband solution capable of streaming video, downloading movies, and playing games, a stripped down, bare bones no frills inexpensive entry-level broadband which handles the basics - email, IM and online shopping, or something in between the two? Finding the Best Broadband product requires you to balance your broadband requirements with your finances - quite often you can find a broadband solution that's suited to you without having to break the bank.

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Provider	Package	Speed		Download Limit		Setup Cost		Monthly Cost	Rating
18 Months	O2 Mobile 3GB Broadband - 18 Month Contract 3 Months Free! Free E169 USB Modem & access to 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	3GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 3GB.	+	FREE	=	FREEFree for the first 3 months of the contract and then £15.00 a month for the remainder of the 18 Month contract. Excessive Use policy applies to Unlimited Wi-Fi.	More Info
No Contract	Vodafone TopUp and Go 3.6 Mbps connection speed with Vodafone USB modem. More Info »	Up To 3.6Mbps	+	1GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 1GB.	+	£35.99	=	FREE£15 per GB. Annual cost example given above based on a Vodafone customer using the service for 12 months and topping up once a month.	More Info
24 Months	Vodafone 24 months - 5GB Free high-speed USB modem stick. Only £10 per month for the first 3 months. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	5GBBroadband with an average monthly usage allowance of 5GB.	+	FREE	=	£10.00£10 a month for the first three months, then £25 a month thereafter (24 Month contract).	More Info
18 Months	Vodafone 18 months - 5GB Free high-speed USB modem stick. Only £10 per month for the first 3 months. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	5GBBroadband with an average monthly usage allowance of 5GB.	+	FREE	=	£10.00Only £10 for the first three months, then £25 a month thereafter (18 month contract).	More Info
12 Months	Eclipse Home Select ISPA's Best Consumer Broadband 2007. Super-fast 24Mbps broadband & unlimited downloads. More Info »	Up To 24Mbps	+	50GBBroadband with a huge monthly usage allowance of 50GB.	+	FREE	=	£19.95Eclipse Home Select costs just £19.95 per month for 12 months.	More Info 0800 9155208
24 Months	Vodafone 12 Months - 4GB Free high-speed USB modem stick. Only £7.50 per month for the first 3 months. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	4GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 4GB.	+	FREE	=	£7.50Only £7.50 for the first three months, then £20 a month thereafter (24 month contract).	More Info
24 Months	T-Mobile Broadband Extra - 24 months Free USB modem & access to 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	5GBBroadband with an average monthly usage allowance of 5GB.	+	FREE	=	£30.00T-Mobile's Mobile Broadband Max gives you broadband on the move for just £30.00 with a FREE ultra-fast modem stick.	More Info
24 Months	3 Lite 24 months Free mobile USB modem stick. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	1GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 1GB.	+	FREE	=	£7.50The cost of the 3 Mobile USB Modem, comes included in the contract; £7.50 a month for the duration of this 24 month contact. Charges of 10p per MB apply if 1GB allowance is exceeded.	More Info
12 Months	Sky Unlimited FREE wireless router & unlimited downloads when combined with a Sky TV package. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	UnlimitedBroadband with no usage limit.	+	FREE	=	£10.00Get Sky Broadband Unlimited for £10 a month when taken with Sky Talk & TV package. Line rental, £10.50 a month, applies.	More Info 0800 840 5344
12 Months	Eclipse Home Pro ISPA's Best Consumer Broadband 2007. Super-fast 24Mbps broadband. Unlimited downloads. More Info »	Up To 24Mbps	+	100GBBroadband with a huge monthly usage allowance of 100GB.	+	FREE	=	£29.95Eclipse Internet Home Lite costs just £29.95 per month.	More Info 0800 9155208
18 Months	BT Total Broadband - Option 1 Get a FREE Case of Wine Now! Award-winning broadband. Includes wireless BT Home Hub & UK calls. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	10GBBroadband with an ample monthly usage allowance of 10GB.	+	FREE	=	£7.99If you switch your phone line or calls to BT, BT Broadband Option 1 is £7.99 for the first 3 months, £15.99 per month thereafter. Offer includes the new BT Home Hub 2.0.	More Info 0800 328 1522
24 Months	Vodafone Standard Mobile Broadband Free high-speed USB modem stick. Only £5 per month for the first 3 months. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	3GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 3GB.	+	FREE	=	£5.00Only £5 for the first three months, then £15 a month thereafter (24 month contract).	More Info
18 Months	Orange 3GB Broadband - 18 Month Contract 3 Months Half Price Now! Free USB modem with 3GB monthly data allowance. More Info »	Up To 3.6Mbps	+	3GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 3GB.	+	FREE	=	£15.00£15.00 a month for 18 months, no additional fees for set-up or connection.	More Info 0800 072 2357
12 Months	O2 Premium Super-fast 20Mbps broadband. FREE wireless router & 50 day money-back guarantee. Mobile customers get £50 cashback now! More Info »	20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£10.00£10.00 a month thereafter, for O2 mobile customers, and £15.00 for non-O2 customers.	More Info 0800 840 5342
18 Months	Vodafone 18 Months - 3GB Free high-speed USB modem stick. Only £5 per month for the first 3 months. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	3GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 3GB.	+	FREE	=	£5.00Only £5 for the first three months, then £15 a month thereafter (18 month contract).	More Info
18 Months	BT Total Broadband - Option 3 Get a FREE Case of Wine Now! Award-winning broadband. Includes wireless BT Home Hub & UK calls. Unlimited downloads. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£18.99If you switch your phone line or calls to BT, BT Broadband Option 3 comes with a BT Home Hub 2.0 & Phone and is £18.99 for the first 3 months, £24.99 per month thereafter.	More Info 0800 328 1522
18 Months	Orange Home Max Get 3 Months Free Broadband now! Unlimited downloads plus inclusive line rental. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£6.50Orange Home Max broadband (inc. £10.50 line rental) costs £20 a month on its own or £16.50 a month for customers with an Orange Pay Monthly mobile phone contract. Customers who take the Broadband and Mobile option also qualify for the first three months of Broadband (£6.50 a month) for free (although the cost of line rental is still payable).	More Info 0800 072 2357
12 Months	Virgin Unlimited 20Mb Broadband High-speed 20Mbps broadband with unlimited downloads. FREE wireless router. More Info »	20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	FREEFREE for the first 2 months, £20 a month thereafter. Must be taken with Virgin Media phone line rental charged at £11.99 a month.	More Info 0800 840 5343
18 Months	T-Mobile Broadband Plus - 24 months Free USB modem & access to 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	3GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 3GB.	+	FREE	=	£10.00T-Mobile's 24 month Mobile Broadband Plus costs £10.00 a month for the first three months, and £15 a month thereafter.	More Info
18 Months	Vodafone 18 Months - 3GB Free high-speed USB modem stick. Only £7.50 per month for the first 3 months. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	4GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 4GB.	+	FREE	=	£7.50Only £7.50 for the first three months, then £20 a month thereafter (18 month contract).	More Info
12 Months	PlusNet Value Award Winning Broadband! Get a FREE wireless router, FREE connection and FREE set-up. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	10GBBroadband with an ample monthly usage allowance of 10GB.	+	FREE	=	£5.99£5.99 a month. No set-up or connection fee if you stay with PlusNet for 12 months.	More Info 0800 073 1120
12 Months	Eclipse Home Lite ISPA's Best Consumer Broadband 2007. Super-fast 24Mbps broadband. More Info »	Up To 24Mbps	+	2GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 2GB.	+	FREE	=	£11.95Eclipse Internet Home Lite costs just £11.95 per month.	More Info 0800 9155208
1 Month	AOL Monthly Wireless Flexi Broadband with Evening & Weekend Calls 8Mbps broadband with FREE wireless router. No long-term contract. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	10GBBroadband with an ample monthly usage allowance of 10GB.	+	£29.99	=	£9.99AOL Wireless Flexi is now £4.99 a month for the first three months, then £9.99 thereafter. A one off 29.99 connection fee for the service applies. The AOL Talk Evening & Weekend plan included at no extra cost. Wireless router (worth £50) comes included for FREE.	More Info 0800 049 4402
18 Months	3 5GB -18 months Free compact & stylish mobile USB stick. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	5GBBroadband with an average monthly usage allowance of 5GB.	+	FREE	=	£15.00The cost of the 3 Mobile USB Modem, comes included in the contract; £15.00 a month for the duration of the 18 month contact. Charges of 10p per MB apply if 5GB allowance is exceeded.	More Info
18 Months	BT Total Broadband - Option 2 Get a FREE Case of Wine Now! Award-winning broadband. Includes wireless BT Home Hub & UK calls. 15GB download cap. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	15GBBroadband with an ample monthly usage allowance of 15GB.	+	FREE	=	£13.99BT Broadband Option 1 has an introductory price of £7.99 for the first 3 months when you take out an 18 month contact, £15.99 thereafter. 12 month plans cost £15.99 per month throughout the duration of the contract.	More Info 0800 328 1522
12 Months	Be Pro Super-fast 24Mbps broadband with FREE wireless modem & security software. More Info »	Up To 24Mbps	+	UnlimitedBroadband with no usage limit.	+	FREE	=	£21.97Be Pro is just £21.50 a month with a one off connection fee of £24.	More Info
24 Months	Demon Home 2+ - 24 Month Up to 16Mbps broadband, FREE set up, FREE wireless router & FREE dynamic IP address. More Info »	Up To 16Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£15.28Demon Home 2+ Broadband package costs just £15.28 a month for a 24 Month contract.	More Info
18 Months	3 Lite 18 months Free mobile USB modem stick. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	1GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 1GB.	+	FREE	=	£7.50The cost of the 3 Mobile USB Modem, comes included in the contract; £7.50 a month for the duration of the 18 month contact. Charges of 10p per MB apply if 1GB allowance is exceeded.	More Info
12 Months	Be Unlimited Super-fast 24Mbps broadband with FREE wireless modem & security software. More Info »	Up To 24Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£17.88Costs just £17.50 per month with a £24 connection charge. £2.00 per month optional email bundle.	More Info
12 Months	Sky Everyday FREE wireless router & 10GB usage allowance when combined with a Sky TV package. More Info »	Up To 10Mbps	+	10GBBroadband with an ample monthly usage allowance of 10GB.	+	FREE	=	£5.00Sky Everyday broadband is £5 extra a month when taken with a phone and TV package, from £16.50 a month. Line rental is extra at £10.50 a month. A £15 activation fee applies (Limtied Time Only!).	More Info 0800 840 5344
24 Months	Demon HomeOffice 2+ - 24 Month Up to 16Mbps broadband, FREE set up, FREE wireless router and FREE dynamic IP address. More Info »	Up To 16Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£18.21Demon Home Office package costing just £18.21 a month with free connection.	More Info
1 Month	O2 Mobile 3GB Broadband - 1 Month Contract 1 month flexible contract & access to 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots. More Info »	Up To 7.2Mbps	+	3GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 3GB.	+	£20.00	=	£15.00£15.00 a month on a rolling month by month contract with an initial one-off set up fee of £20.00. Charges of £0.19p per additional MB apply if 3GB allowance is exceeded.	More Info
12 Months	Madasafish MAX 8Mbps broadband with FREE wireless router. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	5GBBroadband with an average monthly usage allowance of 5GB.	+	FREE	=	£9.99Cost £9.99 a month for the first 6 months, £14.99 a month thereafter.	More Info
12 Months	O2 Pro Super-fast 20Mbps broadband with unlimited downloads & FREE wireless router. Mobile customers get £50 cashback now! More Info »	20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£17.50£17.50 a month thereafter, for O2 mobile customers, and £22.50 for non-O2 customers.	More Info 0800 840 5342
12 Months	Madasafish MAX Plus 8Mbps broadband with FREE wireless router. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	20GBBroadband with a large monthly usage allowance of 20GB.	+	FREE	=	£19.99Cost £19.99 per month first 6 months, £25.99 per month thereafter. FREE ADSL2+ wireless router, and no charge for connection.	More Info
12 Months	Demon Home 2+ - 12 Month Up to 16Mbps broadband, FREE set up, FREE wireless router & FREE dynamic IP address. More Info »	Up To 16Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£17.25Demon Home 2+ Broadband package costs just £17.25 a month for a 12 Month contract.	More Info
12 Months	Demon HomeOffice 2+ - 12 Month Up to 16Mbps broadband, FREE set up, FREE wireless router and FREE dynamic IP address. More Info »	Up To 16Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£20.21Demon Home Office package costing just £20.21 a month with free connection.	More Info
12 Months	Madasafish MAX Premier 8Mbps broadband with FREE wireless router. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	50GBBroadband with a huge monthly usage allowance of 50GB.	+	FREE	=	£25.99Costs £25.99 per month first 6 months, £29.99 per month thereafter. FREE ADSL2+ wireless router, and FREE connection.	More Info
12 Months	Virgin Unlimited 10Mb Broadband 10Mbps broadband with unlimited downloads. FREE wireless router and security software. Broadband is FREE for the first 3 months! More Info »	10Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	FREEFree for the first 3 months, £12.50 a month thereafter. This does not include the £11.99 a month phone line rental payable to Virgin Media.	More Info 0800 840 5343
18 Months	AOL Wireless Broadband with Evening & Weekend Calls 8Mbps broadband with FREE wireless router. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	10GBBroadband with an ample monthly usage allowance of 10GB.	+	FREE	=	£9.99£4.99 a month for the first 3 months, and £9.99 thereafter. The AOL Talk Evening & Weekend phone plan is included at no extra cost. FREE wireless router and connection.	More Info 0800 049 4402
12 Months	O2 Standard Unlimited downloads. FREE wireless router & 50 day money-back guarantee. Mobile customers get £50 cashback now! More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£7.50O2 mobile customers pay £7.50 a month thereafter, with non-O2 customers instead paying £12.50.	More Info 0800 840 5342
12 Months	Be Value Get Be Broadband Value from £7.50 a month. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	40GBBroadband with a huge monthly usage allowance of 40GB.	+	FREE	=	£7.50Sign up to the BE Value broadband package for only £7.50 a month.	More Info
12 Months	Sky Base Light use broadband. FREE when taken with a Sky Talk phone package. More Info »	2Mbps	+	2GBBroadband with a monthly usage allowance of 2GB.	+	FREE	=	FREEGet Sky Broadband Base for FREE when taken with Sky Talk. £15 connection fee and line rental (£10 a month) applies (Limited Time Only!).	More Info 0800 840 5344
18 Months	TalkTalk Essentials Get FREE connection now! 8Mbps speeds, FREE wireless router & FREE evening and weekend calls! More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	40GBBroadband with a huge monthly usage allowance of 40GB.	+	FREE	=	£6.99Create your TalkTalk Broadband & Phone package for just £6.99 per month. Line rental costs an additional £11.49 per month. Customers living in non-LLU areas can still get TalkTalk broadband, but it will cost £21.49 a month.	More Info 0800 049 7842
18 Months	Orange Home Starter FREE wireless router and off-peak landline calls. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£7.00Orange Home Starter broadband costs £10.00 a month or £7.00 a month when taken with an Orange Pay Monthly mobile phone contract.	More Info 0800 072 2357
18 Months	TalkTalk Pro Get FREE connection now! Up to 24Mbps speeds, FREE wireless router & FREE anytime UK calls. More Info »	Up To 24Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£14.99TalkTalk Pro costs £14.99 a month. FREE connection. Line rental costs £11.49 per month Non-LLU customers can still get broadband from TalkTalk, but at £25.49 a month.	More Info 0800 049 7842
12 Months	PlusNet Premium Award Winning Premium Broadband! Get a FREE wireless router, FREE connection and FREE set-up. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£11.99£11.99 a month for the first three months, £15.99 a month thereafter. No set-up or connection fee if you stay with PlusNet for 12 months.	More Info 0800 073 1120
18 Months	Orange Home Ultra Unlimited downloads, inclusive line rental plus FREE Orange Livebox wireless router. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£10.50Orange Home Ultra broadband costs £13.50 a month (£10.50 Orange line rental required) on its own or £10.50 a month for customers with an Orange Pay Monthly mobile phone contract (£10.50 Orange line rental required).	More Info 0800 072 2357
18 Months	Orange Home Select FREE wireless router and unlimited downloads. More Info »	Up To 20Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	FREE	=	£9.00Orange Home Select broadband costs either £12.00 a month taken on its own or £9.00 a month for customers with an Orange Pay Monthly mobile phone contract.	More Info 0800 072 2357
12 Months	Virgin ADSL National Broadband and Anytime Calls Unlimited downloads, FREE UK landline calls & FREE wireless router. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	£30.00	=	£8.00Virgin Media National Broadband and Anytime calls costs just £8 a month for the first three months (£16 a month thereafter). There is a one-off set up cost of £30 for new customers.	More Info
12 Months	Virgin ADSL National Broadband with Evening & Weekend Calls Unlimited downloads, FREE UK evening and weekend calls & FREE wireless router. More Info »	Up To 8Mbps	+	Unlimited*Broadband with no usage limit, but a fair usage policy does apply.	+	£30.00	=	£5.00Virgin Media National Broadband with Evening & Weekend calls costs just £5 a month for the first three months (£12 a month thereafter). There is a one-off set-up cost of £30 for new customers.	More Info

Best Broadband

What do you want from your broadband product? What is best for you and your current situation? Are you renting an apartment on your own, or sharing with friends? Do you want a broadband package to cater for the needs of your family, or do you want a single connection that allows you to work from home? Will you be gaming, working, downloading music, blogging, shopping online, booking flights and holidays, social networking, looking for the best deals on car/home/travel insurance… or a combination of all the above?

The Best Broadband products for the casual light users are those broadband products that are bundled free with some mobile phone and digital TV subscriptions - seeing as practically everyone had a mobile phone these days, and will be required to get signed up for digital TV in time for the great Digital Switchover in 2012, it makes sense to take a free or discounted broadband product if it suits your personal requirements.

The best broadband product might not necessarily be one that gives you the best broadband product - it may come with additional cost-saving extras such as free line rental, or unlimited anytime calls to UK landlines, which can see you making substantial monthly savings.

By the same token, if the broadband products on offer aren't at all suited to you and your situation, then don't take up the offer just because it's cheap - if for example you sign up for a broadband product with a usage policy that's inadequate for the net browsing habits of you and others you're living with, then you could see yourself disconnected after having exceeded the usage limit halfway through the month, and then still be effectively paying for a broadband service you can't use.

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