O2 Standard broadband - 8Mb Broadband - Always-on Internet that's 160x faster than standard dial up.
Package Details
O2 Broadband is a relative newcomer in the the broadband provision market but it is a trusted brand and an excellent choice for customers wanting reliable, super-fast broadband and offers free, UK-based tech support 24-hours a day
This is a broadband 'only' package, you do not have to switch your calls or line rental. Perfect for spending hours online, downloading music in seconds, streaming videos or downloading DVD qualities movies in a matter of hours
The main features included with this package are a free wireless router, free 24/7 UK-based customer service and unlimited downloads (a fair usage policy applies)
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Speed & Restrictions
- Contention Ratio
- 50:1
- Download Speed
- 20Mb
- Upload Speed
- 1Mb
- Download Limit
- Unlimited
- Download Limit Notes
- This package comes with an unlimited download limit with a fair usage policy which may restrict the amount you can download. This package is suitable for medium usage; here are some helpful representations of downloading:
- 60 hours web surfing = 1.5GB
- 1 Music Album = 0.06GB
- 10 Min Video Clip on Youtube = 0.2GB
- Low definition movie = 0.75GB
- DVD quality movie = 4.5GB
- 10 hours of internet radio = 1.2GB
- Over Usage Charge
- O2 does not specify a limit on monthly network usage. However if O2 feels that your activities are so excessive that other customers are detrimentally affected, they may give you a written warning (by email or otherwise). In extreme circumstances, if the levels of activity do not immediately decrease after the warning, O2 may terminate or suspend your services
Customer Service
- Awards and Accreditations
- Which? Best Buy Winner January 2009
- Call Centre
- Customer Support:
Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer support calls are free
Technical Support:
Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Technical support calls are free
- Online Support
- O2 offer 24 hour online email support.
Hardware
- Router
- A wireless router is included with no charge for P and P
Migration Notes
- Migration
- You can migrate to this provider using a Migration Authorisation Code (MAC). This is the easiest method of switching
Networking
- IP Addressing
- A static IP is available for £5 a month
Online Storage space
- Email
- This package includes up to 10 email addresses.
Payment Methods
- Cheque
- You cannot pay for this package with a cheque
- Direct Debit
- Payments must be made monthly in advance by direct debit only
Security
- Firewall
- This package includes McAfee internet security with a Firewall
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