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8Mbit Broadband to Become Available in the UK

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the cheap-broadband dept.

UK Online is offering 8Mbit broadband service to the UK. The upstream is 400K, and there's a monthly download cap of 500GB, but at 40 pounds per month, plus 50 installation and a free wireless router in the package, that has to be among the best deals on offer from anyone.

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  1. you guys are getting screwed... by ltwally · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I pay half as much for the exact same speed here in the States, and I don't have a download cap... and the US is supposed to be lagging behind the rest of the world in broadband. You limies are really getting screwed!

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  2. Re:Best deal in UK or worldwide? by hattig · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Considering that the UK is currently stuck with deals like 512/128 for £20 a month, or NTLs most generous 1500/128 service for £35 a month, £40 a month for 8000/400 is a bargain.

    I wonder if they'll offer a 2000/200 for £20 a month?

    I expect this is why NTL are rumoured (well, I recall them sending a letter anyway) to be upping speeds from 300,750,1500 to 1000,2000,3000 in the near future, for the same price.

  3. Re:Sigh... by timeOday · · Score: 3, Insightful
    $85 a month U.S. Jimminy
    Lucky for Brits they aren't paying with our worthless dollar!