Broadband Guide
Non LLU broadband
Updated: Tuesday 17 January, 2012
By Editorial - news@consumerchoices.co.uk
Compare broadband packages and prices from providers operating from a non-LLU exchange.
Non LLU broadband packages
| Supplier | Speed (up to) | Usage limit | Contract length | Monthly charge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect + Talk Freetime | 6Mb | 40GB | 12 months | £17.00 £50 voucher Ends soon | Call Sky on 0844 241 1407 |
| Access + Evening and Weekend calls (O2 mobile customers only) | 8.2Mb | 20GB | 12 months | £25.00 | Call O2 on 0800 954 1408 |
Non LLU broadband providers
TalkTalk broadband (www.TalkTalk.co.uk), Sky broadband (www.Sky.com) and O2 broadband (www.O2.co.uk) all have packages and plans for customers living in non-LLU exchanges.
Even if you don't live in Sky's network area, you can still join the supplier with Sky Broadband Connect. The service delivers download speeds up to 8Mb broadband and comes with a generous 40GB monthly download allowance. You can also bundle your broadband with home phone calls and Sky's digital TV service.
O2 Access broadband is also designed for customers living outside of its unbundled area. It comes with download speeds up to 8Mb, a 20GB download allowance and free UK-based customer service.
Although TalkTalk is known for its super-cheap unbundled broadband, it also offers packages for out-of-area customers with speeds of up to 8Mb.
Compare non-LLU broadband packages in your area with our Ofcom accredited price comparison calculator.
What is LLU broadband?
The "local loop" is the collection of wires and connections that link your home to the local telephone exchange, allowing you to make calls and access the internet. Historically, local phone exchanges were owned and maintained by BT broadband (www.BT.com). But deregulation in the telecommunications industry has seen rival broadband providers gain access to the "local loop". This is a process known as "local loop unbundling", or LLU. LLU allows providers to install their own equipment and offer their own broadband packages.
Not all exchanges have been unbundled though, and if you live in a remote rural area, this might be the case in your area. This is because providers do not see it as economical to unbundle exchanges in areas where there are not enough potential customers.
Unfortunately, it is usually the case that the cheapest broadband packages are only available in LLU areas - providers often refer to these as their "own network areas" - and you will not be able to access these cheap deals if you live in a non-LLU area. Instead you will have to choose from a non-LLU provider or a package from BT, which offers broadband to 99% of the country.
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