One of the important things when choosing between broadband providers is the type of service they offer. Sky Broadband, Be Broadband, Broadband Finder, Tesco Broadband all offer something different for customers based upon whether or not the individual wants to cap their Internet connection or whether they want unlimited download potential. The easiest way to answer the question is to look at what you use the Internet for. If you have the need of business broadband and to transfer data on a daily basis, then you most likely want to go for an unlimited package that does not have a cap. These packages cost significantly more money than the capped broadband deals, but they also generally have fewer months on the contract when compared against connections that have a cap.
If you plan on only browsing the Internet and checking your e-mail once in a while then you can get Internet for as low as £5 or £6 per month, but there will be a significant cap on how much data you are allowed to download during any given month. If you ever decide to download a streaming video or watch a live news clip you could find yourself extending your broadband connection to the cap without even realising it. Still, not everyone needs an unlimited connection these days, and when you are looking at the difference between £30 or £40 when comparing monthly bills it can often be a far more affordable option for a person to choose a limited connection versus an unlimited one.