Background – AOL (www.AOL.co.uk) is a leading ISP in the UK, specialising in offering home broadband packages that are great for the family with good security and parental controls. Packages also include a free wireless router.
AOL is currently offering a Free worth over £500 to customers signing a two-year broadband contract.
Customers will pay £19.99 a month and get an up to 8Mb connection with a 40MB download allowance and a free wireless router. They will also have AOL’s “pay-as-you-go” Talk package.
The laptop comes with Microsoft Vista Home Basic Edition, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Intel Celeron 540 Processor, Wi-Fi Wireless Ready a DVD rewriter and a 15.4 inch screen.
Awards – Although there are no published awards from the ISPAs (the UK internet industry awards), they are a reliable provider and came third in a survey of the UK’s top ISPs by Epitiro, who monitor ISP performance.
Suitability – As a “family provider” AOL offers easy set-up with good customer service and tech support. Included in your monthly fee is anti virus software to protect your PC and AOL parental controls with monitoring and blocking software that allows you to keep your family safe online.
Our verdict – AOL is a reliable provider with good customer service. It is also very easy to use and the parental controls and anti virus software make it a great choice for families.
Give them a call – You can switch to AOL online or give them a call on 0800 049 4404 and mention broadbandChoices.co.uk.
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