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The Top Five 8MB Broadband Internet Packages

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Which internet packages offer the best value for money and features in the 8MB, unlimited-use category?
By NickO on 01 October 2007

8MB of broadband download speed is pretty much the norm these days if you want to do a bit of everything at a decent pace, so here are the top five broadband packages you can buy now for less than £20 per month.

Be Unlimited

Be Value
Monthly fee:                                      £13.99
Set-up:                                              £24.01 and wireless modem included
Email:                                                5 addresses is an extra £2.00 per month
How long:                                         12-month contract
www.bethere.co.uk

Demon Internet

Home 8000
Monthly fee:                                     £9.99 for the first 3 months, £17.99 after
Set-up:                                             Free and modem included
Email:                                               Unlimited addresses
How long:                                        12-month contract
www.demon.net

Tiscali

Up to 8MB Broadband
Monthly fee:                                     £17.99
Set-up:                                             Free and wireless modem included
Email:                                              1 address
How long:                                        12-month contract
www.tiscali.co.uk

Virgin Media

Virgin Broadband (Plan 2) - ADSL
Monthly fee:                                     £17.99
Set-up:                                             £25.00 and modem included
Email:                                               1 address
How long:                                         12-month contract
www.virginmedia.com

Orange

Home Select
Monthly fee:                                        £19.99
Set-up:                                                FREE with wireless router
Email:                                                  1 address
How long:                                            12-month contract
www.orange.co.uk

*Thanks to www.thinkbroadband.com for providing information on each of the packages.

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dunstonuk
It would have been better to post just how good the service is for each one, from experience with 2 , ie Vrigin and Orange, both are -10 in customer service, also Orange if your cancel your handy contract your BB is gone as well.
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01/10/07 | 03:06
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NickO
Service is a tricky one to review really, since you have to use public opinion as evidence, and I'd rather use something a little more concrete... in this case - value for money.
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paulmb
If you`re an existing Sky customer, then Sky Broadband is the best value for money.

I`m on the mid package with 8mb download speeds (I actually get around 5-6mb) and a generous 40gig limit.

£5 per month, Brilliant.
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01/10/07 | 06:12
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DOUG POOLEY
I also agree with paulmb. I have the free sky basic at 2mb which is quite enough for me. I was paying tiscali £14.99 for the same thing
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05/10/07 | 09:39
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di.with
I agree with paulmb. I find sky broadband the best value. The service is great!
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02/10/07 | 04:08
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silverdragoon
Here in the U.S. I am using AT&T Dsl costs me $19.00 a month (US) Outstanding service..
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04/10/07 | 04:38
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NickO
What sort of speed is that?
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04/10/07 | 05:29
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silverdragoon
around 8mb NickO
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DOUG POOLEY
Don't touch Tiscali with a barge pole, They owe me money but won't pay up.
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