PlusNet Essential Broadband + Weekend Calls 12 Months
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| Company: | PlusNet | ||
| Product: | Essential Broadband + Weekend Calls (12 Months) | ||
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| Broadband Details | |||
 Migration: | You can migrate to this provider using an IPStream or LLU Migration Authorisation Code (MAC). This is the easiest method of switching | ||
| Technology: | ADSL IPStream | ||
| Technology Information: | You will need a non cable telephone line in order to get this package. You must switch your line rental to Plusnet. Line rental is included in the monthly charge | ||
| Apple Mac: | Suitable for use with Mac OS9.1 and above | ||
| Costs & Fees | |||
| Contract Length: | 12 months - There are no cancellation charges however if you end your contract with Plusnet within 12 months you will have to pay a £40 connection fee | ||
| Connection Fee: | Free - Activation for your new connection | ||
| Monthly Cost: | £6.99 - The set monthly cost you will pay for this package does not include line rental | ||
| First Year Cost: | £120.86 - This includes any promotional discounts, modem costs and connection fees but does not include monthly line rental | ||
| Customer Services | |||
| Awards and Accreditations: | PC Advisor 2006 - Best for Customer Service Customer Award ISPA Awards 2008 - Best Consumer ISP Finalist Computer Shopper 2007 - Best Broadband Provider Reader Award Custom PC magazine 2007 - Best Internet Service Provider 2007 | ||
| Online Support: | Online support provided via e-mail and help text on the providers web-site | ||
| Call Centre: | Customer Support: Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are charged at local rate Technical Support: Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are charged at local rate | ||
| Downloading | |||
| Download Speed: | 8Mb | ||
| Upload Speed: | 448Kb | ||
| Download Limit: | 1GB | ||
| Download Limit Notes: | This package comes with a set download limit which may restrict the amount you can download. This package is suitable for light usage; here are some helpful representations of downloading:
Usage is free overnight between midnight and 8am | ||
| Download Limit Exceed Notes: | Each Broadband Your Way Option comes with a usage allowance. Extra usage is just £1 per GB if you add it upfront or £1.25 per GB if you just pay for any extra as you use it. If you know you don't want to pay any extra you can set a price limit (if you reach your limit your line is restricted to 128kbps and advanced protocols - Usenet, P2P and FTP - are blocked until the end of your billing month. A limit is set as standard if you choose a pre-defined option) | ||
| Contention Ratio: | 50:1 | ||
| Extras | |||
| Modem/Router: | £36.98 - A wired router is included with a £6.99 charge for P and P | ||
| Email: | Unlimited email addresses | ||
| Voice Over IP (VOIP): | Speak to your friends and family online with Voice-Over-IP | ||
| Audio Content: | There is no free / exclusive audio or radio content provided as part of this package | ||
| Video Content: | There is no free / exclusive video content provided as part of this package | ||
| Webspace: | 250Mb of webspace | ||
| Windows: | Compatible with all versions of Windows 98 onwards | ||
| PlayStation Compatible: | No | ||
| X-box Compatible: | No | ||
| Networking | |||
| IP Addressing: | Dynamic IP address (optional Static IP address available) | ||
| Payment Methods | |||
| Cheque: | You can pay for the annual cost of this package with a cheque | ||
| Credit Card: | There is no additional charge to pay by credit card. Payments must be made monthly in advance | ||
| Direct Debit: | There is no additional charge to pay by Direct Debit | ||
| Protection | |||
| Anti Virus: | Provided Free of Charge | ||
| Anti Spam: | Provided Free of Charge | ||
| Firewall: | Provided Free of Charge | ||
| Child Protection: | Parental controls are not provided as part of this package | ||
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| Products: | www.plus.net Broadband | ||
