UK Broadband - the best broadband deals
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Broadband uptake in the UK has surged in over the past few years. According to Ofcom data, there are now over 15m broadband connections live in the UK (Q3 2007). BT controls over a quarter of all broadband connections (27%), with Virgin Media on about 22%
However, you shouldn’t necessarily go for the cheapest deal, as there are many more factors which should be considered when choosing a broadband supplier. Here are some suggestions as to how to find the best broadband deals in the UK:
The benefits of broadband are understood - the connection is 'always on', access to the Internet is many times faster than the old dial-up connections of 'yesteryear'. Suppliers will ofter offer speed-based packages from 1mb to 8mb (with some offering up to 20mb speeds).
To compare a wide variety of UK broadband deals, simply use the Postcode Checker below this article and save money today.
We have also compiled a list of the what we believe are the some of the best UK broadband news and comparison sites, so you can find the best deal - we recommend reading reviews and broadband service provider ratings before signing up.
Posted November 3, 2007
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