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Be's Value (12 months) details...

Be Broadband began trading in 2005 and was bought by the O2 group in 2006, becoming a much larger company. Be is the provider of the UKs fastest ADSL broadband service 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 modem, fast upload speeds and a unlimited download limit
Monthly Cost£7.50 - 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. If you end your contract with Be There you will have to return the hardware
First Year Cost£90.00 - This includes any promotional discounts, modem costs and connection fees but does not include monthly line rental
Contract Length12 months - Should you cancel your contract during this period, the remaining balance will be charged to you in one lump sum
Company TelephoneCall Be on
0808 101 3421
Static IPN/A
TechnologyADSL LLU
Technology InformationYou will need a non cable telephone line in order to get this package. This will cost £11.54 a month from BT or less from a competitor
Speed Restrictions
Contention Ratio50:1
Download Speed8Mb
Upload Speed1Mb
Download Limit40GB
Download Limit NotesThis package comes with a set download limit which may restrict the amount you can download via your internet connection. This package is suitable for intensive 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 carry out 'excessive' downloading, you will be issued a written warning. In extreme circumstances, should the levels of activity not immediately decrease after the warning, your service will be terminated.

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 8.6 or higher
WindowsThe router supplied by this provider is compatible with Windows 98SE or higher
Customer Service
Awards and AccreditationsWhich? Broadband Best Buy Winner 2009 - Uncapped high speed service
Heavy Weight Broadband - 2007 BroadbandChoices.co.uk awards - Silver Medal
Best Consumer Broadband - 2007 ISPA awards - Commendation
Best Sumo Consumer Broadband - 2006 ISPA awards - winner
Call Centre7 days per week, 24 hours per day: National rates apply
Online SupportFreeBe now offers daily updates via Twitter for any network outages (planned or unplanned)
Gaming
PlayStationThe modem or router supplied by this provider is compatible with Playstation
X-boxThe modem or router supplied by this provider is compatible with X-box
Hardware
ModemFreeA modem is included with no charge for P and P
Media
Audio ContentThere is no free / exclusive audio or radio content provided as part of this package
Video ContentThere is no free / exclusive video content provided as part of this package
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 AddressingThis package includes 1 static IP address
Online Storage space
Email£2.00Includes 5 email addresses
Webspace100Mb of webspace included when you purchase the e-mail add-on
Payment Methods
ChequeYou cannot pay for this package with a cheque
Credit CardPayments must be made monthly in advance by credit or debit card
Direct DebitYou can pay by direct debit for this package. Be There will send you advance notice of your bill, 10 working days before payment is taken form your account
Security
Anti SpamAutomatic spam and virus protection when sending and receiving emails when purchasing the e-mail add-on
Anti VirusAutomatic spam and virus protection when sending and receiving emails when purchasing the e-mail add-on
Child ProtectionThere is no child protection software included with this package
FirewallFreeFirewall software is not provided with this broadband package. However, the wireless router supplied will provide basic firewall protection for your computer.
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Ratings

from 63 ratings

User ratings for Be from the Broadbandchoices.co.uk 2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey

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BE Broadband reviews

Our journalists selected a representative sample of 8 BE 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 feedback
The customer service is amazing. Their support tickets are answered promptly and the forums are always active. - Jan 18, 2010 3:55 PM
I have found Be Unlimited extremely reliable. They warn well in advance of any work that is likely to interrupt the service. - Jan 18, 2010 6:08 PM
Administration is all online and easy to manage. - Jan 19, 2010 10:52 AM
Speed. And the free modem. - Jan 19, 2010 7:36 PM
Negative feedback
The internet works perfectly when fixed to the line, but not so reliable when surfing wirelesslu. - Jan 5, 2010 1:38 PM
Tech support - offshore telecentre. - Jan 18, 2010 4:08 PM
I'm supposed to be getting up to 8mb but actual speed is 1.7mb and I'm still having to pay full monthly charge. - Jan 19, 2010 6:31 AM
Loose connection for several minutes a few times a day every couple of weeks occasionally. - Jan 19, 2010 7:24 PM
Package Last Updated: Wednesday, 24-February-2010