One of the newer players in the UK broadband market is PlusNet Broadband. Known as a value provider, they offer a “Value” package that combines up to 10 Gb download capacity with up to 8 Mb speeds. This is a package that will satisfy many people who are considering switching from dial-up internet service to broadband.
With broadband, you enjoy an “always on” connection rather than having to free up your telephone line every time you want to access the internet. Many people consider this advantage alone worth the higher cost of broadband over dial-up.
PlusNet offers one big advantage that you can’t get from many other providers: the option to sign up for their service without a contract. Most other providers, like BT, Virgin Media, and Sky, require you to sign a contract for a specified length of time. These typically run from 12 to 18 months, and you will be penalised under most situations if you cancel your service prior to the termination of your contract. However, along with those contracts come some “free” products or services, like a dongle or wireless router. But for those in school, on temporary jobs, or who just want to try out the service without a commitment, the non-contract option will be tempting.
In fact, PlusNet Broadband offers the no contract option even on their Premium package, which allows up to 20 Mb speeds and up to 80 Gb usage allowance, with unlimited overnight usage. This might be a good option if you want to see whether this is the package for you or not.