The following is a list of questions, which should help you pick the right broadband supplier and the right package.

Do I have to have a BT line?

No. Broadband is available to both cable and British Telecom users. However, having a BT line will increase your options.

Is Broadband available in my area?

When you have decided on the broadband package that suits your particular needs you can check the availability by clicking on that companies logo and simply insert your existing telephone number (as a way of double checking your area some suppliers will also ask for your post code) in to their 'area checker'.

What do you mean by different speeds?

Basically you can choose from 3 different speeds ...

150 kbps, which is 3 times faster than a normal dial up connection

256 kbps, which is 5 times faster than a normal dial up connection

512 kbps (1 mb) which is 10 times faster than a normal dial up connection.

There are one or two companies that offer even faster speeds but these are usually more expensive and only recommended if you 'constantly' download very large files.

Which speed is best for me?

That depends on what you plan to use your Broadband connection for. The following will give you an idea of what speed is suited to your requirements.

150 and 256 kbps is recommended for those of you who only use the Internet for sending emails and browsing the Internet.

512 kbps is recommended for those of you who send emails and receive emails with large attachments, download files including music, videos etc.

2 mbs is recommended for very high users and business users.

Can you recommend a supplier?

The purpose of this site is to give you all the information you need in order to make an informed decision. What is right for one person may not be right for another therefore, we do not recommend one particular company.

There are over 100 companies offering broadband services however for your piece of mind we have only listed those companies that we have personally checked and that are approved by oftel, the government industry watchdog.

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