| Broadband Type | ADSL |
| Provider Type | Home & Business broadband |
| Network | BT Wholesale |
| Email | support@eclipse.net.uk |
| Customer support | 0845 1224 111 |
It is quite amazing to see that Eclipse Internet Provider won ISPA awards in the consecutive years. In 2007, it bagged the best consumer ISP award for its Evolution unlimited broadband while it was also among the finalists in the business category. This year, the ISP won the best business ISP and the best Email ISPA awards. The ISP cites their excellent customer service and the reliable internet solutions are the factors behind their reputation.
A subsidiary of Kingston Communications group (KCOM), Eclipse Internet provider offers a wide range of broadband and internet based services to home users, SMEs and businesses in the UK. Their business services include SDSL, leased lines, PC Backup services, server & web hosting and internet security (anti-virus, firewall and VPN)
- Eclipse Internet was launched in 1995 and offered dial up services in early years.
- In 2001, Eclipse started its broadband services using the network of BT Wholesale.
- Three years later, in 2004, Eclipse was taken over by the home phone provider, the Kingston Communications (KCom).
- Next year, Eclipse expanded its broadband services that include telephone, broadband and DTV services.
- Evolution broadband won the best consumer broadband ISPA award in 2007.
Comparison of Eclipse broadband packages
Eclipse offers broadband services to home users - Eclipse Home broadband and Eclipse Evolution broadband. Evolution broadband deals come with unlimited download limit and offer four options to the customers. There are two Home broadband options designed for light and average users.
Eclipse Business broadband offers four options to cater the needs of professionals, teleworkers and businesses.
DOWNLOAD SPEED
| Home Broadband Option 1 | 8 Mbps |
| Home Broadband Option 2 | 8 Mbps |
| Evolution Broadband Option 1 | 8 Mbps |
| Evolution Broadband Option 2 | 8 Mbps |
| Evolution Broadband Option 3 | 8 Mbps |
| Evolution Broadband Option 4 | 8 Mbps |
MONTHLY USAGE ALLOWANCE
| Home Broadband Option 1 | 2GB |
| Home Broadband Option 2 | 10GB |
| Evolution Broadband Option 1 | Unlimited |
| Evolution Broadband Option 2 | Unlimited |
| Evolution Broadband Option 3 | Unlimited |
| Evolution Broadband Option 4 | Unlimited |
COST DETAILS
| Packages | Setup cost | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
| Home Broadband Option 1 | Nil | £14.99 | £179.88 |
| Home Broadband Option 2 | Nil | £18.99 | £227.88 |
| Evolution Broadband Option 1 | Nil | £14.99 | £179.88 |
| Evolution Broadband Option 2 | Nil | £18.99 | £227.88 |
| Evolution Broadband Option 3 | Nil | £24.99 | £299.88 |
| Evolution Broadband Option 4 | Nil | £29.99 | £359.88 |
CONTRACT DETAILS
| Home Broadband Option 1 | 12 months |
| Home Broadband Option 2 | 12 months |
| Evolution Broadband Option 1 | 12 months |
| Evolution Broadband Option 2 | 12 months |
| Evolution Broadband Option 3 | 12 months |
| Evolution Broadband Option 4 | 12 months |
* Eclipse also offers flexible one month contract with all packages.
OTHER BENEFITS
| Extras included | Home Broadband Option 1 | Home Broadband Option 2 | Evolution Broadband Option 1 | Evolution Broadband Option 2 | Evolution Broadband Option 3 | Evolution Broadband Option 4 |
| Wireless router | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Phone calls | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Email addresses | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Web space | 50mb | 50mb | 50mb | 50mb | 50mb | 50mb |
| Static IP | One | Eight | Eight | Eight | Eight | Eight |
| VoIP service | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Wi-fi | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Internet security | Anti-virus, anti-spam | Anti-virus, anti-spam | Anti-virus, anti-spam | Anti-virus, anti-spam | Anti-virus, anti-spam | Anti-virus, anti-spam |
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