COMPARE BROADBAND SERVICES
The first thing you should decide before you choose your package is what broadband connection speed you want, and what your download limit should be. The answer to this depends on how much you use your connection, and what you intend to use it for. If you just want to surf the internet and use email, a slower connection speed and a lower download limit is all you really need – and this will most likely work out cheaper.
However if you want to download a lot of files, watch online films, download music or use file sharing networks you should probably opt for an unlimited download limit and choose one of the quicker packages. To help you choose, we have marked each service as light, medium and heavy. If you are a new internet or broadband user, a light package will probably be best; a medium one if you use more regularly and should opt for heavy if you run a business, or spend a lot of time online!
COMPANY  | TYPE | USAGE | WIRELESS | DOWNLOAD LIMIT | SPEED | SET UP COST | CONTRACT PERIOD | MONTHLY COST | YEAR COST | APPLY |
BeThere Broadband Unlimited | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | Unlimited | 24 MB | £24.00 | 1 Months | £18.00 | £216.00 |  |
| Be Broadband Unlimited if for heavy users and features an ultra-fast 24Mb download speed. Free wireless, unlimited usage and no annual contracts makes this a hard to beat package at £18 a month. £24 connection fee however. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| BeThere Broadband Value | ADSL | Medium | Yes | Unlimited | 8 MB | £24.00 | 12 Months | £14.00 | £144.00 | |
| Be Broadband Value package is designed for the light user, but in reality is a strong package for frequent users, with a downlaod speed of 8Mb and unlimited usage. Free Wireless modem and also comes with webspace. BT line needed - £24 connection fee however. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| BeThere Pro Broadband | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | Unlimited | 24 MB | £24.00 | 12 Months | £22.00 | £264.00 | |
| This is ultrafast broadband for the seriou user - would suit small businesses and professionals. 24Mb upload, unlimited usage, free wireless router and up to 2.5 meg upload speeds - so suited for those uploading or sending large files. £24 connection fee however. More Information >> | ||||||||||
Madasafish Broadband Max | ADSL | Light | Yes | 5Gb | 8 MB | £0.00 | 12 Months | £14.99 | £179.88 | |
| Madasafish's most popular package for the average user - perfect for email, surfing, shopping and downloading a small number of files. No set-up cost and connection is free. Pay £9.99 a month for the first 6 months, and then pay £14.99 per month. Free webspace and email virus protection. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| Madasafish Broadband Max Plus | ADSL | Medium | Yes | 20Gb | 8 MB | £0.00 | 12 Months | £25.99 | £275.88 | |
| Madasafish Broadband Max Plus is for frequent users of the internet - those who want to download files including music and fees and online gamers. £19.99 a month for the first six months and £25.99 thereafter. No set-up cost and connection is free. Free webspace and email virus protection. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| Madasafish Broadband Premier | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | 50Gb | 8 MB | £0.00 | 12 Months | £29.99 | £335.88 | |
| Madasafish Broadband for the heavy user and downloader. Also good for small businesses. £25.99 a month for the first six months and £29.99 thereafter. Free webspace and email virus protection. More Information >> | ||||||||||
O2 Broadband Standard | ADSL | Medium | Yes | Unlimited | 8 MB | N/A | 12 Months | £12.50 | £150.00 | |
| O2 Broadband Standard package is great value - providing unlimited usage / downloads and 8Mb download speed - for only £12.50 per month or a credit crunch beating £7.50 a month for O2 mobile subscribers! Free McAfee security software and wireless box included and no connection charge. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| O2 Premium Broadband | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | Unlimited | 16 MB | N/A | 12 Months | £15.00 | £180.00 | |
| O2 Broadband Premium package is great value for the frequent internet user - providing unlimited usage / downloads and 16Mb download speed - for only £15 per month or a credit crunch beating £10 a month for O2 mobile subscribers! Free McAfee security software and wireless box included and no connection charge. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| O2 Ultimate Broadband | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | Unlimited | 20 MB | £0.00 | 12 Months | £20.00 | £240.00 | |
| O2 Broadband Standard package is great value - providing unlimited usage / downloads and 20Mb download speed - for only £20 per month or a credit crunch beating £15 a month for O2 mobile subscribers! Free McAfee security software and wireless box included and no connection charge. More Information >> | ||||||||||
Orange Broadband Max | ADSL | Medium | Yes | Unlimited | 8 MB | N/A | 18 Months | £24.00 | £282.00 | |
| Orange Broadband Max is essentially the same package as Orange Select, but includes phone line rental. The package for the regular internet user with a free wireless router, unlimited usage and 8Mb download speed. You can also get a second line free with inclusive calls to 30 countries, UK landlines and Orange mobiles through your Livebox. Free McAfee Privacy Service to choose what your kids can see and do online, protect your personal information and identity and keep your computer free from spyware and viruses. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| Orange Select Broadband | ADSL | Medium | Yes | Unlimited | 8 MB | N/A | 18 Months | £20.00 | £240.00 | |
| This is the Orange broadband package for the regular internet user with a free wireless router, unlimited usage and 8Mb download speed. You can also get a second line free with inclusive calls to 30 countries, UK landlines and Orange mobiles through your Livebox. Free McAfee Privacy Service to choose what your kids can see and do online, protect your personal information and identity and keep your computer free from spyware and viruses. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| Orange Starter Broadband | ADSL | Light | Yes | 6Gb | 2 MB | N/A | 18 Months | £12.00 | £156.00 | |
| Orange Starter Broadband is ideal if you are new to Broadband or are going to use it to email and surf rather than download a lot of files. Free Wireless live box with 6GB download allowance and 2Mb speed. Inclusive free evening and weekend UK phone calls and McAfee Privacy Service to choose what your kids can see and do online, protect your personal information and identity and keep your computer free from spyware and viruses. More Information >> | ||||||||||
UK Online Broadband Lite | ADSL | Light | Yes | Unlimited | 2 MB | £25.00 | 12 Months | £14.99 | £179.88 | |
| UK Online Broadband for light users - download speed is only 2Mb but you get unlimited usage / downloads. Come with McAfee Security FREE for 12 months (worth £49.99.) Netgear wireless router available at £49.99. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| UK Online Broadband Premier | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | Unlimited | 16 MB | N/A | 12 Months | £24.99 | £299.88 | |
| UK Online Broadband for the heavy user. Unlimited usage / downloads plus an excellent 16mb download speed - good also for businesses.For wireless broadband you will need to purchase a router at £49.99 - but you receive free McAfee antivirus for 12 months. 100MB webhosting package included for free also. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| UK Online Broadband Pro | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | Unlimited | 8 MB | £0.00 | 12 Months | £19.99 | £239.88 | |
| UK Online Broadband for the frequent user. Unlimited usage / downloads plus 8mb download speed - good also for small businesses. For wireless broadband you will need to purchase a router at £49.99 - but you receive free McAfee antivirus for 12 months. More Information >> | ||||||||||
AOL Broadband Wireless Flexi | ADSL | Light | Yes | 10Gb | 8 MB | £29.99 | 1 Months | £14.99 | £179.88 | |
| Wireless broadband access with no fixed-term contract. Cancel whenever you want to. Pay a one-off fee of £29.99 and then pay £14.99 per month. (Limited offer also allows you to pay £4.99 for first three months the £14.99 a month.) Wireless router worth £50 included. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| AOL Broadband Wireless | ADSL | Light | Yes | 10Gb | 8 MB | £0.00 | 12 Months | £14.99 | £179.88 | |
| AOL broadband for light usage and no connection fee needed, just a BT line is required. Limited offer also allows you to pay £4.99 for first three months the £14.99 a month. Inc;uded a wireless router worth £50 included and you cab add unlimited calls at no extra cost. More Information >> | ||||||||||
SKY Broadband Base Package | ADSL | Light | Yes | 2Gb | 2 MB | £60.00 | 12 Months | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| This is Sky's Broadband package for users who want to internet for everyday browsing and emailing. Price varies significantly depending on whether you have / are buying a Sky TV package or Sky Talk - see Terms and Conditions. Price shown is for existing customers taking the standalone package. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| Sky Broadband Mid Package | ADSL | Medium | Yes | 40Gb | 8 MB | £60.00 | 12 Months | £5.00 | £60.00 | |
| SKy Broadband Mid is designed for regular internet users who may also want to download music or video clips. Price varies significantly depending on whether you have / are buying a Sky TV package or Sky Talk - see Terms and Conditions. Price shown is for existing customers taking the standalone package. More Information >> | ||||||||||
| Sky Broadband Max Package | ADSL | Heavy | Yes | Unlimited | 16 MB | £60.00 | 12 Months | £10.00 | £120.00 | |
| This Sky package is designed for heavy users or those with many users; to download music, videos and so on. Price varies significantly depending on whether you have / are buying a Sky TV package or Sky Talk - see Terms and Conditions. Price shown is for existing customers taking the standalone package. More Information >> | ||||||||||
Post Office Broadband and Phone | ADSL | Light | Yes | 5Gb | 8 MB | £0.00 | 12 Months | £19.95 | £239.40 | |
| Broadband Standard with HomePhone is the perfect package if you are just use your computer for e-mail and simple internet surfing. Plus of course you’ll get loads of inclusive phone calls. More Information >> | ||||||||||