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If you are a heavy internet user, unlimited broadband is the ideal option as most ISPs offer cost-effective, unlimited broadband packages in UK. Before choosing an unlimited package, it is important that you have read through the fair usage policy or FUP that can restrict your access to P2P or downloading sites during peak hours. There is also much debate on the issue of traffic shaping that can reduce your connection speed if you breach the FUP.
Benefits of unlimited broadband packages
- Unlimited broadband deals free you from the clutches of monthly download limits. While all these packages allow you to make unlimited downloads during off-peak hours, they set a limit for downloads during peak hours so that other users may not be affected by slow connection speeds.
- Unlimited broadband is cost-effective and offers great money value. For instance, Be Value offers 8MB speed and unlimited download limit for just £14 per month while O2 broadband offers even better unlimited broadband deals with prices starting from £10 per month.
- Unlimited broadband is suitable for people who download films, videos or use P2P programmes frequently and on regular basis.
- if you are a frequent online gamer, or use the latest game consoles like PS3 with your internet connection, it is worth considering an unlimited broadband package.
What is Fair Usage Policy (FUP)?
As the ADSL lines that provide broadband connection can allow only a limited number of users and specific amount data flow at a specific time, it is possible that a few heavy users can slow down the speed (especially during peak hours) with their unrestricted usage. To prevent this, most ISPs make their customers to follow FUP thus maintaining reliable connection for all users who share the same line.
Traffic management
Most ISPs also have their own traffic management rules to provide reliable, stable connection for majority of the customers. If you are a heavy user and often breach the download limit set by your ISP during peak hours, your ISP may use various methods like throttling (slowing your connection speed), charging you for the excess usage or by restricting your access to P2P sites.
Unlimited broadband deals
Here is a list of the ISPs who offer excellent, unlimited broadband deals to suit your requirements and your budget. Just click on the provider name to get more information on their broadband packages.
- Be Unlimited
- Eclipse
- BT
- Tiscali
- Virgin Media
- O2 broadband
- Demon
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