Best For Broadband

Be Un Limited, which is wholly-owned by O2 has announced today that over the next four months it’s network coverage will be increase by 15% of the UK population, providing ADSL2+ broadband to a further 2,000,000 lines. When this stage of the network expansion is complete the Be network will cover 67% of the UK population.

Between now and June 400 exchanges will be unbundled bringing the total number to 1245, making this the most widespread ADSL2+ network in the country offering some of the fastest speeds to internet users.

“This is the next stage in our development at Be as we believe that reliable high speed broadband takes continual innovation and investment,” said Oli White, Head of Marketing at Be Un Limited. “These 400 new exchanges will mean that over 67% of the UK population will be able to experience faster speeds with ADSL2+. But it doesn?t stop there; we are already testing new technologies that will enhance not only the network but our speed.”

As part of the expansion Be will have coverage in both Wales and Northern Ireland.

BT Broadband have extended their free home hub offer until the 19th March 2008. Every online order before 19th March comes with a free black BT Home Hub worth £89.95. If you sign up for BT Broadband today you can also just pay £8.95 per month for the first 6 months and £17.99 thereafter on the option 1 tariff.

BT’s Home Hub is a wireless router – the rectangular box that connects your computer to your BT phone line, providing broadband wirelessly all over your house. It’s been designed to update itself automatically so you can get the best out of your broadband now and in the future.

The Home Hub is free with all three tariff options, but with Option 3 you also get a free BT Hub Phone. You can save money on your broadband by signing up for an 18 month contract as opposed to 12 months.

Remember this offer is extended only until March 19th!

Vodafone are cutting the price of their mobile broadband! From February 14th Vodafone will be making Mobile Broadband available from just £15 per month. Previously it’s been an astronomical £30 but it will now be sold as a Half Price for Life package. Although it’s now “Half Price Mobile Broadband”, these changes now mean that Vodafone is matching the prices of all major networks including Three and T-mobile.

The new tariff is available with either a USB Modem Stick or USB Modem Pebble. Vodafone Mobile broadband speeds of up to 7.2Mbps you can browse, download music and movies or simply stay in touch with friends.

USB Modem Stick
It’s small – with a slim line, lightweight design exclusive to Vodafone
It’s fast – with download speeds up to 7.2Mbps, 14 times faster than standard 3G
It’s simple – just plug it into your laptop and you’re online straight away

The USB Modem Stick also comes with a 3GB data bundle. The stick is Free on 18 month and 24 month contracts but costs £49 on 12 month contracts.

USB Modem Pebble
14 times faster download speeds than standard 3G.
22 times faster upload speeds than standard 3G
Plug and go with any laptop or desktop, including Macs
Enjoy seamless coverage at home and roaming abroad.

The USB Modem Pebble also comes with a 3GB data bundle. It is also free on 18 month and 24 month contracts but costs £49 on 12 months Contracts.

Tiscali are running a fantastic new offer – their basic broadband package is just £6.49 for the first 3 months of your contract (and then it reverts to just £12.99 a month). This gives you a free wireless router, up to 5GB download a month and free weekend UK & International calls.

If you’re looking for more usage allowance then there are offers for you too! Up to 10GB usage you pay £8.49 per month for the first 3 months (and then £14.99) or for unlimited downloads the price is £9.49 a month for 3 months and then £17.99 thereafter. Bizarrely the latter two packages come with a free modem, but you must pay an extra £20 for the wireless router that is free on the basic package!

Best for Broadband wonders whether you could save yourself £20 by selecting the basic package, and then after a month or so upgrade to the higher packages for extra downloads?

That aside this is quite a nice introductory offer especially as BT Broadband charge £8.95 a month for their basic package. Tiscali will also manage a switch from another provider for you (you just need a MAC address). Note that they do tie you in to a 12 month contract and there’s fair use policy on downloads.

If you’re unsure about taking the plunge and getting yourself a USB Dongle for Three Mobile Broadband then why not try and win one for free? In their latest competition Three are giving away 3 of their USB Modems (or dongles as they call them). All you have to do to enter the competition is head off to Three and you’ll see towards the bottom of the page a ‘Win Mobile Broadband’ link.

Follow the link and then send in your details to enter the prize draw. The competition closes at 9am on 4th February 2008. It’s only one entry per person and if you’re a lucky winner you’ll also get a £10 top up voucher to get you started. Note that you don’t have to be a Three customer to enter this competition.