Tesco - up to 1 MB

Package Summary

Tesco's Tesco up to 1 Mb (6GB download limit) details...
Tesco offers a range of internet access packages to suit constant web surfers, regular internet shoppers or those just looking to keep in touch with friends by e-mail This is a broadband 'only' package, you do not have to switch your calls or line rental. Great if you're a light broadband user but still want to surf the internet and download music and movies. You can download a music track in under a minute or a DVD quality movie in around five hours The main feature included with this package is a free modem
Monthly Cost		£17.97 - The set monthly cost you will pay for this package does not include line rental
Connection Fee		Free - Activation for your new connection
Modem/Router		Free - A free modem is included with no charge for P and P
First Year Cost		£215.64 - This includes any promotional discounts, modem costs and connection fees but does not include monthly line rental
Contract Length		12 months - Should you cancel your contract during this period, the remaining balance will be charged to you in one lump sum
Technology		ADSL
Technology Information		You will need a non cable telephone line in order to get this package. This will cost £10.27 a month from BT or less from competitors
Speed/Restrictions
Contention Ratio		50:1
Download Speed		1Mb
Upload Speed		256Kb
Download Limit		6GB
Download Limit Notes		This package comes with a set download limit which may restrict the amount you can download via your internet connection. This package is suitable for light usage; here are some helpful representations of downloading: 60 hours web surfing = 1.5GB 1 Music Album = 0.06GB 10 Min Video Clip on Youtube = 0.2GB Low definition movie = 0.75GB DVD quality movie = 4.5GB 10 hours of internet radio = 1.2GB
Download Limit Exceed Notes		Users that consistently exceed their usage limit, will be asked to upgrade their package to one without usage limits.

Other Features

Communications
Voice Over IP (VOIP)		Speak to your friends and family online with Voice-Over-IP
Compatibility
Apple Mac		The modem supplied by this provider is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 or higher
Windows		Compatible with all versions of Windows 98 onwards
Customer Service
Awards and Accreditations		There are no published awards or accreditations for this broadband provider
Call Centre		Automated Service Update: Lines open 24-hours, 7 days a week. Freephone. Customer Care and Billing Queries: Lines open 8am - midnight, 7 days a week. Calls charged at a local rate from a BT line. Broadband Technical Helpdesk: Lines open 8am - midnight, 7 days a week. Calls charged at 50p a minute. Broadband Pre-Registration Technical Helpdesk: Lines open 8am - midnight, 7 days a week. Calls free for the first 30 days.
Online Support		Online support provided via e-mail and help text on the providers web-site
Gaming
PlayStation		The modem supplied by this provider is not Playstation compatible.
X-box		The modem supplied by this provider is not X-Box compatible.
Hardware
Modem		A free speedtouch modem is included with this package.
Media
Audio Content		There is no free / exclusive audio or radio content provided as part of this package
Video Content		There is no free / exclusive video content provided as part of this package
Migration Notes
Migration		You can migrate to this provider using an IPStream or LLU Migration Authorisation Code (MAC). This is the easiest method of switching
Networking
IP Addressing		Dynamic IP Address.
Online Storage space
Email		15 e-mail addresses free with a 15MB storage limit.
Webspace		50MB of online webspace available.
Payment Methods
Cheque		You cannot pay for this package with a cheque
Credit Card		Payments must be made monthly in advance by credit or debit card
Direct Debit		You can pay for this package by Direct Debit. If choosing the Direct Debit option, you will still be required to enter a Card/Debit card, to allow Tesco to bill you while setting up the Direct Debit instructions with your bank.
Security
Anti Spam	£0.50	Per Month Anti Spam is supplied as part of the optional 'Tesco Internet Security' package.
Anti Virus	£0.50	Per Month Anti Virus is supplied as part of the optional 'Tesco Internet Security' package.
Child Protection	£0.50	Per Month Child Protection is supplied as part of the optional 'Tesco Internet Security' package.
Firewall	£0.50	Per Month A Firewall is supplied as part of the optional 'Tesco Internet Security' package.

Package Last Updated: Monday, 17-November-2008