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Broadband is a type of technology that allows you to perform the internet activities such as email, downloads, etc. at high speeds. Also known as high-speed internet is a type of data transmission that can be used to browse the internet for a variety of reasons. Internet has gained a lot of importance in the past two decades. Previously, available and accessible only by few, it is now widely and readily accessible by everyone. In fact, the recent advancements in technology has made it possible to have everything at the touch of a button via the internet. Broadband offers faster and higher bandwidth connection for accessing the internet, this invariably reduces your download time by a large extent.

Here is the list of the prominent broadband providers in UK, which offers numerous and exciting packages.

BT Group : - BT is the abbreviation for British Telecom, is UK's largest broadband provider. It is one of the world's leading providers of communication solutions that operate in more than 170 countries and they have one of the world's largest IP networks. Their core strategy is meeting the demands set forth by the IT infrastructure and solutions along with rapidly expanding broadband services in UK.

O2 : - O2 is another leading provider of broadband services to customers and businesses in United Kingdom. The company is a leader when it comes to non-voice services such as text and media messaging, music and video as well as data transmission using GPRS, 3G, HSDPA and WLAN. It can provide a user with home broadband services for as low as £7.34 a month. It recently won the fastest ISP and best customer satisfaction award.

PlusNet : - PlusNet is a small internet service provider that is able to offer tailor-made broadband packages to customers backed by excellent customer service. PlusNet has won the “Best Consumer ISP” award in 2008 and has also been ranked number one in a Broadband Choices survey. They have come fantastic broadband phone deals.

Sky Broadband :- Sky a leading digital TV providers venturing into the broadband and home phone segment. It offers some great bundles services with the TV, home phone and broadband services all clubbed into one. In 2008, it won the uSwitch “Best Value for Money” award. It is one of UK's fastest growing broadband suppliers.

Virgin Media : - They are one of the first service providers to offer consumers with TV, broadband, home phone and mobile all merged into one. They are one of the largest UK cable broadband providers and they have won the Broadband Bundle award. Also with around 10 million customers, it is one of the most popular home broadband providers in UK.

TalkTalk : - TalkTalk has a simple motto, to provide fast broadband along with loads of calls at affordable low costs. With every service they provide they aim at enhancing customer experience. Also they are in tune with the technological advancements, so that their customers get the latest features and functionalities.

AOL : - AOL broadband is the recent acquirement by the Carphone Warehouse Group. Their core vision and value is dedicated towards maximising customer satisfaction. They have been providing internet services for more than 10 years and currently have around 1.7 million customers. They also have some flexible plans to suit an individual's broadband and home phone needs.

Orange : - Already well known for the quality of their service, they are now offering good value added packages at great speeds. Orange started off with an aim of changing the way people communicate with each other. It is one of UK's fastest growing mobile communications company that is expanding globally.

Be Unlimited : - BE is a high speed broadband providers, who offers great value internet services to an increasing number of UK customers. They are specialised in gaming broadband services. In fact, they won the Gaming Broadband prize.

3 Mobile : - 3 is a leading mobile service provider that has recently entered the broadband sector. They include flexible package options to cater to an individual's requirements. With its mobile broadband services, you can go online irrespective of where one is located. In case a user does not want to be bound by a contract for 12 to 18 months, there is a convenient “Pay as you Go” option.

Depending on your usage pattern and requirements, one will need a type of broadband package to best suit their needs. There are a number of broadband providers in UK. The cost of any home broadband service depends on a variety of factors such as the download speed, the contract length and bundling. Bundling is when an individual takes more than one service from the same service provider, wherein all the services are combined together in order to receive a single bill. The advantage is reduced monthly charges and more benefits.

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• PlusNet Home Page
• Sky Broadband
• List Of Broadband UK Providers
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• VirginMedia UK
• TalkTalk UK