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Advice on best value broadband

Hello, we are currently using PlusNet as our ISP.

Unfortunately, we exceed our (Option 2) bandwidth limit within the first week and are then left to suffer with extremely slow broadband speeds.

Could someone please suggest a high bandwidth/unlimited package that would work out better for us all for a similar price?

Thank you!
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  • GoldenEye
    GoldenEye Posts: 328 Forumite
    I don't know how much Plusnet are but O2 seem to be the best value currently.

    Up to 8meg unlimited is £12.50 per month (£7.50 per month if you also own an O2 contract). This is an ADSL service.

    http://broadband.o2.co.uk/home/index.jsp
  • JAG
    JAG Posts: 1,304 Forumite
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    If you already have Sky TV I think their (now) unlimited download package is only £10 per month.
  • TheJay
    TheJay Posts: 138 Forumite
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    Thank you both very much for your suggestions, we like the sound of 02 Broadband.
  • mymatebob
    mymatebob Posts: 2,199 Forumite
    Another vote for o2

    Fast, cheap, reliable and their customer service is UK based with a freephone number.
  • Just signed up to aol for £9.99 a month don't know if that is good or bad
  • jaymac_2
    jaymac_2 Posts: 1,740 Forumite
    Plusnet have an option for a higher download but reduce the unlimited off peak time. They're also going to start charging if you leave without a mac code...I suppose this is to penalise you for moving to a cable provider.
  • o2 for me too, can't fault them, and you get the £7.50 a month tariff, even if your on pay as you go, not just contract.
  • TheJay
    TheJay Posts: 138 Forumite
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    Thanks for that additional information nathan, very tempting!
  • sotv
    sotv Posts: 100 Forumite
    O2 for me as well been with them 12 months now and best broadband service I've ever had.

    The only downside I have found is if you use newsgroups they dont have any news servers so you will have to join a paid for service

    Don't forget £25 if you sign up with Quidco also.
  • Another O2 vote here.

    I get an e-mail (on my mobile) if there is any disruption to service stating when the problem is picked up and also when it's fixed. Really good for £7.50 and pretty quick.
    It's nice to be nutty but's more important to be nice
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