Plusnet

Plusnet are one of the UK's oldest ISP's. Since forming in 1997 Plusnet have gained an enviable reputation as one of the UK's best broadband suppliers. They are particularly well known for their high levels of customer service, for which they regularly win consumer awards. They pride themselves on offering good, honest broadband.

They offer a great range of deals with some of the cheapest packages in the country. Plusnet's Pro add-on is ideal for gamers or people who work regularly from home. It provides a prioritised service so that you have a speedy connection at all times of the day, even at peak times. The add-on also has a flexible 1-month contract, so you can switch back to your regular Extra broadband package at any time.

For those looking to bundle you can include homephone and line rental packages if you wish.

Why Plusnet?

  • up to 20Mb download speeds
  • No contract options available if you pay for your router and connection up front, give only 10 days notice to cancel at any time
  • Download allowances from 10GB to 60GB, free overnight usage between midnight and 8am, additional usage £5 per 5GB
  • Free connection if you sign up for one of PlusNet's Homephone bundles, £25 otherwise
  • UK-based 24/7 telephone support
  • Broadband firewall and spam protection
  • Free wireless router with all deals
  • Phone bundles with line rental available
  • Price Promise to never be beaten on price for standalone basic broadband in your area

Customer Reviews

For the price it is top rate ISP and i got the first 6 month's free and in general far better the Virgin which i left after 12 years.

TONY T - MANCHESTER,CHORLTON M21 7RW

I have found PLUSNET to be excellent overall - their tech support and call centres are in Yorkshire. They offer a variety of packages to suit all requirements/budgets.
Also you can have broadband only or include home phone in your package. I have not had any problems with them.

Please add my user name; woodburn636 as a referer when you sign up and I will receive a small discount and you will receive excellent broadband and can then go on to refer others.

woodburn636 - United Kingdom

I have been with Plusnet over 10 years and can say they have got gradually worse as they got bigger.

There finance section hasn't got a clue. At present they are billing me for a service i do not have. They have charged me twice as much for the service amount I am listed to pay and they are holding onto my money.

They claim honest broadband from Yorkshire. As far as i am concerned there is nothing honest about this company.

Doglistener - London

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Customer Ratings

  • Satisfaction 3 Stars
  • Speed 2.5 Stars
  • Reliability 3 Stars
  • Customer Service 3.5 Stars

Based on 4789 customer ratings since 2009-04-02


Awards

Here's a few things worth shouting about

  • USwitch Overall Satisfaction 2011
  • ISPA Best Customer Service 2010
  • PC Advisor Recommended 2011

USwitch Overall Satisfaction 2011

Plusnet scored 90% in USwitch customer surveys for best overall customer satisfaction.

ISPA Best Customer Service 2010

The judges were impressed with Plusnet's flexibility and the effective way that they handle complaints. They were particularly impressed with the way they provide a geographic number for customers to contact their support teams.

Packages from Plusnet

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Package Speed Usage Contract 1st Year Cost Monthly Cost
  • ICON KEY
  • Wired Router
  • Wireless Router
  • N-rated Wireless Router
  • Phone Call Plan
  • Television Service
  • Line Rental
  • Mobile Broadband
  • USB Modem
  • Mobile Broadband Router
  • Laptop

Plusnet Value with Home Phone Evenings & Weekends More Info

Online exclusive: 12 months half price broadband!

Wireless RouterPhone Call PlanLine Rental (12.99 pounds)

up to
20Mb
10GB 12
months
£39

£3.24
£6.49 after 12 months

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Value with Home Phone Anytime More Info

Online exclusive: 12 months half price broadband!

Wireless RouterPhone Call PlanLine Rental (12.99 pounds)

up to
20Mb
10GB 12
months
£81

£6.74
£9.99 after 12 months

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

EDITOR'S CHOICE - BEST VALUE BROADBAND

Plusnet Value More Info

Price Promise Cheapest Stand Alone Broadband

Wireless Router

up to
20Mb
10GB 12
months
£103

£6.49

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Extra with Home Phone Evenings & Weekends More Info

Special offer: 6 months half price broadband!

Wireless RouterPhone Call PlanLine Rental (12.99 pounds)

up to
20Mb
60GB 12
months
£103

£5.74
£11.49 after 6 months

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Extra with Home Phone Anytime More Info

Special offer: 6 months half price broadband!

Wireless RouterPhone Call Plan (3.5 pounds)Line Rental (12.99 pounds)

up to
20Mb
60GB 12
months
£145

£9.24
£14.99 after 6 months

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Extra More Info

Wireless Router

up to
20Mb
60GB 12
months
£163

£11.49

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Value Fibre with Talk Evening & Weekends More Info

Special offer: 3 months half price!

N-rated Wireless RouterPhone Call Plan

up to
40Mb
40GB 18
months
£173

£8.24
£16.49 after 3 months
Save on line rental by paying for 12 months in advance at £9.49 a month

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Value Fibre with Talk Anytime More Info

Special offer: 3 months half price broadband!

N-rated Wireless RouterPhone Call PlanLine Rental (12.99 pounds)

up to
40Mb
40GB 18
months
£215

£11.74
£19.99 after 3 months
Save on line rental by paying for 12 months in advance at £9.49 a month

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Extra with Pro Add-On More Info

Prioritised traffic, ideal for home working or gaming

Wireless Router

up to
20Mb
60GB 12
months
£223

£16.49
Choose Pro Add-On at checkout

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Extra Fibre with Talk Evening & Weekends More Info

Special offer: 3 months half price!

N-rated Wireless RouterPhone Call PlanLine Rental (12.99 pounds)

up to
40Mb
120GB 18
months
£226

£10.74
£21.49 after 3 months
Save on line rental by paying for 12 months in advance at £9.49 a month

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Value Fibre More Info

N-rated Wireless Router

up to
40Mb
40GB 18
months
£253

£16.49

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Extra Fibre with Talk Anytime More Info

Special offer: 3 months half price broadband!

N-rated Wireless RouterPhone Call PlanLine Rental (12.99 pounds)

up to
40Mb
120GB 18
months
£268

£14.24
£24.99 after 3 months
Save on line rental by paying for 12 months in advance at £9.49 a month

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Plusnet Extra Fibre More Info

N-rated Wireless Router

up to
40Mb
120GB 18
months
£313

£21.49

Go to site

Or sign up by phone
0800 073 1120

Details last checked on 2012-02-03

Plusnet deals have three tier pricing. If your telephone exchange has been unbundled by 4 or more LLU suppliers it is classified by Ofcom as high competition, allowing cheaper prices for wholesale broadband. Plusnet passes these savings on to customers meaning lower introductory prices continue indefinitely. Customers in urban areas are more likely to qualify, use the checker on Plusnet’s site for confirmation. Due to Plusnet's Price Promise to never be beaten on the price of their standalone basic broadband, in some areas that are not high competition but have one or more LLU suppliers offering cheaper that Plusnet's standard price, Plusnet offers a cheaper than standard middle pricing level after the introductory period ends.

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