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BT Broadband.'s Option 3 Broadband (12 months) details...

BT broadband packages provide connection speeds of up to 8Mb, and when their 21 Century Network rolls out in 2008 customers will be able to enjoy speeds of up to 24Mg. BT Total Broadband Option 1 comes with BT's own internet security for peace of mind, while Options 2 and 3 come with a free Norton security package This is a broadband 'only' package, you do not have to switch your calls or line rental. Perfect for spending hours online, downloading music in seconds, streaming videos or downloading DVD qualities movies in a matter of hours The main features included with this package are a wireless router,free BT wireless phone, security software, unlimited download limit (fair usage applies) and freephone technical support
Monthly Cost£24.99 - The set monthly cost you will pay for this package does not include line rental
Connection FeeFree - Activation for your new connection
Modem/RouterFree - A wireless router is included with no charge for P and P
First Year Cost£299.88 - includes wireless router, connection fee and monthly cost for a year.
Contract Length12 months - Should you cancel your contract during this period, the remaining balance will be charged to you in one lump sum
Static IPN/A
TechnologyADSL IPStream
Technology InformationYou will need a non cable telephone line in order to get this package. This will cost £11.25 a month from BT or less from a competitor
Special Offers / Features
  • Includes BT Wireless Home Hub and BT Hub Phone
Speed Restrictions
Contention Ratio50:1
Download Speed20Mb
Upload Speed448Kb
Download LimitUnlimited
Download Limit NotesThis package comes with a an unlimited limit which may restrict the amount you can download via your internet connection. This package is suitable for medium 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 NotesIf you exceed your usage allowance for two consecutive months, BT will charge 60p per excess GB (Gigabyte) starting on the second month, and this will continue in consecutive months if your usage continues to exceed the allowance. This charge will appear on your BT bill

Other Features
Communications
Voice Over IP (VOIP)Speak to your friends and family online with Voice-Over-IP
Compatibility
Apple MacThe router supplied by this provider is compatible with Mac OS X (10.2.4 onwards), Mac OS X (10.3.x and 10.4.x) or higher
WindowsThe router supplied by this provider is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows 98SE or higher
Customer Service
Awards and AccreditationsISP of the year - Mac User magazine 2007 Trusted Brand - Readers Digest 2007 BT won the Business Innovation of the Year Award 2007 for its 21st century network (21CN)
Call CentreTechnical Support: Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Freephone calls from landlines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary Customer Support: Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Freephone calls from landlines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary
Online SupportFreeOnline support provided via e-mail and help text on the providers web-site
Gaming
PlayStationThe broadband router supplied by this package is Playstation compatible.
X-boxThe broadband router supplied by this package is X-box compatible.
Hardware
RouterFreeThis package includes a wireless router
Media
Audio ContentThere is no free / exclusive audio or radio content provided as part of this package
Video Content£30.00BT Vision's Digital TV Recorder allows you to pause, rewind and record TV. It gives you access to Freeview plus thousands of hours of on demand entertainment. It is powered by BT Total Broadband through the BT Home Hub, which is available for an extra cost of £30.00
Migration Notes
MigrationYou can migrate to this provider using an IPStream or LLU Migration Authorisation Code (MAC). This is the easiest method of switching
Networking
IP AddressingDynamic IP address
Online Storage space
EmailE-mail account(s) are available
WebspaceFree5GB of secure online storage available
Payment Methods
Cheque£1.50Per month additional charge to pay by cheque
Credit CardYou cannot pay for this package with a credit card
Direct DebitYou can pay for this package by direct debit
Security
Anti SpamFreeBT Yahoo! Email Anti Spam blocker is provided as part of this package
Anti VirusFreeNorton Anti Virus software is provided with this broadband package
Child ProtectionFreeBT Yahoo! Parental Controls are provided as part of this package
FirewallFreeNorton Personal Firewall is provided with this broadband package. However, the wireless router supplied will provide basic firewall protection for your computer
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Ratings

from 1586 ratings

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BT Broadband reviews

Our journalists selected a representative sample of 8 BT Broadband customer reviews from our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Their reviews are shown as-is and are not edited. Both good and bad, we trust they will help you make an informed decision.

Positive comments
Good quality and did deal to keep me as customer for 4th year as loyalty bonus. - Jan 18, 2010 1:26 PM
The service is very good it is rearely down. I the last 2.5 years, i have lost connection only once. - Jan 18, 2010 3:49 PM
Issues are always solved even if sometimes it takes a little while - also Freephone Number, very important. - Jan 18, 2010 5:18 PM
Reliability. Very rarely have any interruptions to our broadband service. - Jan 18, 2010 8:36 PM
Negative comments
I find the BT bill somewhat difficult to understand. - Jan 18, 2010 1:01 PM
Tech support (India) is often difficult to understand, and the first line of tech support is not very knowledgable. - Jan 18, 2010 1:37 PM
BILLS ARE CONFUSING,NOT CLEAR,ON HOW MUCH YOU PAY. - Jan 18, 2010 2:14 PM
The speed is too slow. Since joining BT my IP profile started @ 2M then gradually crept up to 4M but has now dropped off to 2.5M. - Jan 18, 2010 2:26 PM
Package Last Updated: Friday, 26-February-2010