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Package Summary
Demon's Home 8000 details...
Demon offers a low cost, high speed 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 free router and unlimited download limit (fair usage applied).
Monthly Cost£17.99 - 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 free router is included with no charge for P and P
First Year Cost£215.88 - 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
TechnologyADSL IPStream
Technology InformationYou will need a non cable telephone line in order to get this package. This will cost £10.50 a month from BT
Speed/Restrictions
Contention Ratio50:1
Download Speed8Mb
Upload Speed448Kb
Download LimitUnlimited
Download Limit NotesThis package comes with an unlimited download limit with a fair usage policy 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 NotesDemon monitors users on a continuous basis. Only customers that consistently download in excess of 50GB of data over a rolling 30 day period will have a speed restriction applied during the hours of 9am to 11pm.

Any users who are affected will be notified via email if their speed is being restricted

Other Features
Communications
Voice Over IP (VOIP)Speak to your friends and family online with Voice-Over-IP
Compatibility
Apple MacThe modem supplied by this provider is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 or higher
WindowsThe modem supplied by this provider is compatible with Windows 98 or higher
Customer Service
Awards and AccreditationsThere are no published awards or accreditations for this broadband provider
Call CentreCustomer Support is provided 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday. Calls cost 10p per minute from a standard BT line
Online SupportEmail technical support via adslsupport@demon.net
Gaming
PlayStationThe modem provider is not playstation compatible.
X-boxThe modem provided is not X-box compatible
Hardware
ModemThis package includes an Alcatel Speedtouch 330 USB modem (free p&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 from your previous supplier to this supplier using a MAC code. This should result in no interuption to your service.
Networking
IP AddressingDynamic IP address
Online Storage space
EmailUnlimited email addresses are provided
Webspace20MB of webspace is provided with this package
Payment Methods
ChequeDemon will accept payment by monthly cheques for this package
Credit CardPayments must be made monthly in advance by credit or debit card
Direct DebitYou can pay by Direct Debit for this package
Security
Anti SpamAnti spam is included with this package
Anti VirusThere is no Anti Virus protection provided with this broadband package.
Child ProtectionThere are no Parental Control features included with this package.
FirewallFirewall software is not provided with this broadband package
Package Last Updated: Tuesday, 28-October-2008