O2 have launched a range of broadband packages targeted at small businesses with downloads speeds of up to 20Mbps for customers on their LLU network or alternatively upto 8Mbps via a BT wholesale service
There are four packages available, Standard, Premium, Ultimate and Access. With the high end, Access package, O2 will provide a free wireless router that can use two SSIDs has a static IP address, five McAfee security package licenses, unlimited download usage, 24×7 UK-based business support, and is connected free of charge. O2 will also provide 10 email addresses and 100 free web texts per month.
for more information please visit o2 broadband
O2 broadband is now available throughout the UK!
To include customer out with there LLU network they will now supply users using BT’s wholesale network. The non LLU package costs an extra £10 per month although the
£5 discount is still availalble to existing O2 mobile customers.
The package comes with up to 8 Mbps download speeds and unlimited usage more details can be found on the O2 broadband website
Skys first quarter results show an increase in their broadband customer base by 229,000 bringing their total to 1.48 millon users with 88% of customers connected via the sky LLU network.
Sky offer a number of broadband packages to Sky TV subscribers including free broadband see sky broadband website for more details
In a recent annoucemnet Be Broadband has revealed its plans to unbundle an additional 400 exchanges to offer its LLU broadband services. The move is expected to increase their uk network coverage to 67%
The head of marketing at be was quoted in saying
This is the next stage in our development at Be as we believe that reliable high speed broadband takes continual innovation and investment,…
These 400 new exchanges will mean that over 67% of the UK population will be able to experience faster speeds with ADSL2+. But it doesn’t stop there; we are already testing new technologies that will enhance not only the network but our speed
Be offer some of the fastest speeds available in the uk with a maximum download speed of 24Mbps on their unlimited package for more information or to check coverage in your area please visit be broadband
Granted O2 broadband has not been around very long but they have definitely got off to a great start judging by the recent reviews in our customer reviews section - O2 broadband has now overtaken Be broadband (which O2 owns! ) as our users top rated broadband supplier with an average overall rating of 4.5/5.
O2 broadband offers 3 packages starting at just £7.50 a month for existing o2 customers, for more information please visit O2 Broadband.
if you want to read all the ratings please visit our reviews section
In the latest 2008 ISPA Awards Eclipse internet has won both Best Business Isp and Best Business Email awards. Eclipse’s head of sales and marketing had the following to say about their double win.
“We are delighted that our growing reputation as the ISP of choice for businesses has been recognised by the industry through the achievement of not one but two business ISPA awards. But ultimately, it’s customer satisfaction that we strive for above all else, and to this end, we’ll keep investing in the type of services and the level of customer and technical support that businesses want.”
Eclipse have a range of business internet options suitable from a single teleworker up to a larged sized wireless office - packages start from £16.99. To complement their business broadband packages there is also a range of business email / security and ecommerce solutions available.
Please visit Eclipse Broadband for more information on their packages
Tiscali have announced that it will now be offering a free wireless router with its £8.49 (for the first 3 months) option 2 broadband package with unlimited downloads and up to 8Mbps download speeds , this brings it in line with its option 1 package which offers the same deal with bundled UK free weekend calls.
See Tiscali broadband for more information
Be broadband has been providing up to 24Mbps broadband for a couple of years now and as you can see from our reviews section it has been a great success with customers by providing super fast connections excellent customer service and uncapped downloads, the only thing that has let it down is many potential customers are unable to receive their services as you need to be connected to a Be unbundled exchange to get the service and at the moment the coverage is fairly limited.
The good news from be though is that Be is rolling out its ADSL2+ equipment in a further 400 exchanges by June 2008 bringing its UK coverage to 67%
“This is the next stage in our development at Be as we believe that reliable high speed broadband takes continual innovation and investment,…
These 400 new exchanges will mean that over 67% of the UK population will be able to experience faster speeds with ADSL2+. But it doesn’t stop there; we are already testing new technologies that will enhance not only the network but our speed.”
Oli White, Head of Marketing at Be Un Limited
Be broadband offer 3 packages -
£14 for Be value an up to 8Mbps uncapped service with 1.3Mbps uploads
£28 for Be unlimited a full up to 24Mbps uncapped service with unlimited usage and 1.3Mbps uploads
£22 for Be Pro up to 24Mbps unlimited service with 2.5Mbps uploads
more information can be found on the be broadband website
Tiscali are currently giving away a free wireless router to customers who sign up to their broadband “option 2″ this offer is only available until the 5th of March .option 2 comes with the following features
Unlimited 8Mb Broadband £8.49 for 1st three months then £14.99
- Completely FREE set up
- Free wireless router
- 12 month contract
for more information please visit Tiscali
BT Business total broadband are running a special offer until the 31st of march for all new customers including switchers who sign up to a 1 or 2 year contract with them - basically they are offering discounts on the monthly charge for the first 6 months of joining, the amount of discount depends on the length og the contract but it is betweem £5 and £11 a month of your bill ! not only that but they are also offering a £20 discount off the price of the wireless hub on option 1 when you agree a 2 year contract -
the details of the discounts are listed below1) Option 1 (2 year contract):
£5 monthly rental discount for first 6 months plus £20 reduction on the Wireless Hub
2) Option 1 (1 year contract):
£5 monthly rental discount for the first six months
3) Option 2 (2 year contract only):
£7 monthly rental discount for the first six months
4) Option 3 (2 year contract only):