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Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Clive on June 05, 2006, 17:13

June 5, 2006
PlusNet has beefed up its broadband internet services, with the launch of up to 8Mbps broadband internet connection for £9.99 per month.

The new service, Broadband Pay As You Go Basic, is aimed at people who are currently on a dial-up service, or don't have access to internet connection at home.

For £9.99 a month, you get 50MB of usage, with additional time online that can be bought for 0.024p per MB. Subcribers can also get email and webspace for £1.99 extra a month.

If you're switching from another broadband provider to Broadband PAYG Basic, you will be ask to pay a one-off 'regrade fee' of £14.99 and pay for a broadband modem.

Those who sign up for a 12 month contract will have to pay an upfront activation fee of £47, while those taking out a monthly contract will need to pay an upfront activation fee of £58.75.

According to PlusNet, seven million UK homes have computers without internet access and more than four million more are surfing the net using dial-up.

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Simon on June 05, 2006, 17:47

At speeds of up to 8Mb, it wouldn't take long for a user to clock up 50Mb.  That 0.024p figure is not correct, Clive.  It's actually 0.224p per MB (equivalent to £2.24 per GB).

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: sam on June 05, 2006, 17:49

thats s**te.

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Simon on June 05, 2006, 18:37

Don't beat around the bush, Sam, say what you think!  :grin:

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: sam on June 05, 2006, 21:16

indeed.

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Clive on June 05, 2006, 22:28

I think there are circumstances where it could prove viable.  One such example would be a holiday home where having a fast internet connection might be useful to keep in touch with the outside world.  We don't all need  to download big files you know!   :laugh:   Incidentally, does anyone know how to monitor monthly usage?

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: DJ on June 05, 2006, 22:41

Quote from: "Clive"

Incidentally, does anyone know how to monitor monthly usage?

Have a look at the following link Clive

 http://readerror.gmxhome.de/

Its a program called NetMeter. It was recommended by me on a Force9, but I haven't used it yet.

John.

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Simon on June 05, 2006, 23:33

Quote from: "Clive"

I think there are circumstances where it could prove viable.  One such example would be a holiday home where having a fast internet connection might be useful to keep in touch with the outside world.  We don't all need  to download big files you know!   :laugh:   Incidentally, does anyone know how to monitor monthly usage?

Yes, but it's not just downloading files that uses up the allowance.  Surfing the net, and sending / receiving emails counts towards it.  Having a faster connection, doesn't always mean using the Internet is faster.  It's mainly download / upload speeds which it's advantageous for.  Why would anyone want an 8Mb line speed if they are not going to use it for downloading?

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Sandra on June 06, 2006, 00:11

Quote from: "Simon"

 Why would anyone want an 8Mb line speed if they are not going to use it for downloading?

Or outright  piracy   :bobby:  :wink:

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Simon on June 06, 2006, 01:17

Well, I don't know anyone who would do such a thing, Sandra.  :halo:

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Clive on June 06, 2006, 08:43

Thanks for that link DJ.   8-)

In reply to Simon's post I think that 8Mb will become the norm before too much longer.  Remember that BT actually lowered my monthly charge when they upgraded me from 2 to 4.5 Meg.

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: sam on June 06, 2006, 10:55

but BT suck. :-)

Title: PlusNet offers 8Mbps broadband for a tenner
Post by: Clive on June 06, 2006, 11:49

I cannot disagree with that Sam.   :laugh: