| Broadband Type | ADSL |
| Provider Type | Home broadband |
| Network | BT Wholesale & LLU |
| Customer support | 0870 444 1820 |
If you are to single out any ISP for providing great value broadband packages, TalkTalk has more chances than their competitors. TalkTalk free broadband offers became hugely popular when they were launched and scored "Overall customer satisfaction" and "Value for money" in uSwitch report released in 2006. Sadly, free broadband with their international call plans is available only to those who are connected by its LLU network which, the ISP claims, covers more than 70% of UK population.
TalkTalk has also been the fastest growing broadband provider since 2005 and after the merger with the Carphone Warehouse, it became the third largest LLU operator in UK. TalkTalk provides the cheapest home phone lines in UK (line rental £10.5). However, it is their free broadband with international call plans that offer great value for your money.
- TalkTalk was launched as a landline provider in UK in early 2003.
- Before TalkTalk entered UK broadband market, the ISP was expanding its LLU network.
- In 2006, TalkTalk was acquired by the Carphone Warehouse.
- In the same year, TalkTalk launched its free broadband with Talk3 International call plan for the customers who are on its LLU network.
Comparison of TalkTalk broadband packages
TalkTalk call plans include calls to any UK landline number as well as calls to 36 international destinations. Talk2 International call plan offers unlimited, evening & weekend calls while Talk3 plan is designed for heavy phone users and offers unlimited, anytime calls.
With call plans, you also get high speed broadband that offers excellent monthly download limit. For the customers who are outside TalkTalk network, an extra £ 15 has to be added to the monthly cost.
DOWNLOAD SPEED
| Talk2 International | 8 Mbps |
| Talk3 International | 8 Mbps |
MONTHLY USAGE ALLOWANCE
| Talk2 International | 40GB |
| Talk3 International | 40GB |
COST DETAILS
| Packages | Setup cost | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
| Talk2 International | £29.99 | £16.39 | £226.67 |
| Talk3 International | £29.99 | £20.49 | £275.87 |
*If you are not within TalkTalk's LLU coverage, you need to pay extra £ 15 per month.
CONTRACT DETAILS
| Talk2 International | 18 months |
| Talk3 International | 18 months |
OTHER BENEFITS
| Packages | Wireless router | Phone calls | Wifi minutes | Email | Web space | Static IP | Domain name | VoIP | Internet Security |
| Talk2 International | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Free trial |
| Talk3 International | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Free trial |
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