Fixed Line Broadband Providers
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BE Broadband
BE broadband were one of the original pioneers of LLU networks and around 2006 were one of the fastest broadband providers in the UK, they have subsequently been purchased by O2 (who have since been purchased by Sky). BE have a loyal customer base and are known for being more of a 'techies' choice.
BT
BT are the UK's biggest broadband supplier with over 6 million customers. BT cover the complete range of services with broadband, phone, fibre and TV. BT are currently expanding their fibre optic broadband network aiming to cover nearly 70% of the UK by start of 2015. BT's Openreach division provide wholesale broadband services to many other broadband providers.
Direct Save Telecom
DirectSave Telecom offer what are quite possibly the best value broadband packages in the UK offering some extremely well priced deals. They offer a range of broadband and phone deals and unusually they also operate 28 day notice rolling contracts meaning no long tie ins.
Eclipse Internet
Eclipse have been providing broadband services since 2001 and although primarily a business broadband provider they also offer a good range of home broadband packages, including fibre optic broadband deals. Eclipse also regularly perform well in broadband speed test charts usually outperforming much more well known names.
EE
EE is the a newer name in the broadband market having rebranded from Orange when they merged with T-Mobile. EE offer broadband, phone and mobile packages including the first 4G mobile broadband service in the UK. As well as traditional broadband they also offer fibre optic packages. They prices are extremely competitive especially for EE mobile phone subscribers.
John Lewis Broadband
John Lewis broadband are one of the newer broadband providers and base their offering more on quality of customer service than on the cheapest prices. They have a simple pricing structure with prices the same UK wide rather than differing by area. John Lewis offer home broadband and phone package deals.
Plusnet
Plusnet have been in business since 1997 and have established themselves as offering some of the best customer support in the marketplace. Plusnet offer some of the cheapest entry level broadband deals available yet also offer premium deals aimed at specialist broadband users such as gamers. Plusnet offer broadband, phone and fibre optic deals. A little known fact is that they are owned by BT.
Post Office
The Post Office has offered its own broadband service for several years to complement its range of home phone services. The Post Office offer competitive prices and the ability to pay for broadband services over the counter at the Post Office.
Primus
Primus are one of the market leaders in value for money broadband and have some of the cheapest broadband deals in the country. They frequently have some of the cheapest deals available and their special offers are one to look out for the cost conscious consumer.
Sky Broadband
Sky are one of the largest UK broadband providers and are particularly competitive, particularly when bundling them in with TV and phone services. Sky operate their own growing LLU network and also offer fibre optic broadband over BT's fibre optic network. Sky are less competitive with customers who live in areas not served by their own network.
TalkTalk
TalkTalk are one of the UK's biggest broadband providers as well as one of the cheapest. TalkTalk offer a complete range of broadband, phone and TV packages, they own and operate their own Local Loop Unbundled (LLU) network as well as providing fibre optic deals with speeds up to 76Mb. TalkTalk have grown significantly over recent years by buying up other broadband suppliers such as Tiscali.
Tesco Broadband
Tesco Broadband is another step in Tesco's aim to provide all the essential services to their UK customers. Tesco aim to offer very competitive prices and allow Clubcard points to be collected by their customers. Their no frills approach doesn't mean they are a compromise option though as they offer a full range of packages across broadband and phone services.
Virgin Media
Virgin Media are unique in the UK in owning and operating their own fibre optic network which is available to around half the UK population. Virgin are well known for pushing the boundaries of broadband speeds and have regularly topped the broadband speed charts and offer speeds of up to 100Mb with plans in the pipeline to offer even faster connections in the near future.
Zen Broadband
Zen Broadband are well known for their high levels of support and service availability, they are a regular winner of awards for their service as voted for by their customers. Zen aren't the cheapest supplier, but if your primary concern isn't cost then they are worth a look.
Business Broadband Providers
BT Business Broadband
BT Business are one of the most popular business providers in the UK. Business deals offer a greater level of support and network priority during business hours. A large range of package are available, including fibre optic and leased line deals. Most deals come with business telephone lines as standard.
Fido Business Broadband
Fido are a specialist business broadband provider specialising in rock solid broadband connections with high speeds and availability. They are also suitable for home users who want an exceptionally stable supply with low latency, such as gamers. A range of services are available so no matter where you are they can help you out.
Plusnet Business Broadband
Plusnet have been providing a number of excellent business broadband packages for some time now and they all come with Plusnet's legendary level of support. Offering very good value for money as well as the usual enhanced levels of support and uptime guarantees, Plusnet are worth a look for any business.
Vonage
While not strictly a broadband provider, Vonage are an excellent VoIP add on for any business broadband user. Their service allows you to take advantage of cut price calling plans and virtual second lines, take landline calls on your mobile allowing you to take business calls on the move with and provide a professional impression.
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