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Broadband revolution forces prices down

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An article published on the Mail on Sunday highlights just how fast access to the web has changed over the past few years - lower prices and faster connections mean that running a small Internet business from home is very much a realistic goal for many people.

"... small businesses have quickly found uses for the net. Claire Davis, who runs a heating and plumbing supplies business with her husband Julian, is already enjoying the freedom and flexibility that broadband brings to her life.

'Running your own business and looking after three young children is a real juggling act,' says Claire. 'The fact that I can now work from home and enjoy the high speeds and quality of service we get in the office is a real lifesaver..."


The paper also provides an excellent table of the best value broadband packages available for low, medium and heavy users - with monthly packages starting from £9.99 per month.


For the full story and the broadband comparison table, click here.

Posted August 15, 2005


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