One of the most common questions we are asked is 'which Broadband should we buy?' We have compiled a mini London broadband comparison showing some of our favourite ADSL broadband connection options, depending on your requirements. Please visit our business broadband comparison to view our recommendations for business.

Users living in Kingston, Richmond, Wimbledon and SW London also have another broadband connection option - Cable Broadband from Virgin Media (formerly Telewest). Cable Broadband uses different technology compared to ADSL Broadband and doesn't require a telephone line for activation, although Virgin Media usually bundle the telephone line with their Cable Internet service. We will be adding the London Cable Broadband options soon!

If you decide to go with one of the Broadband packages listed below, click on the button to open a new window directing you to the relevant website, where you can signup online. If you would like us to install your Broadband and configure your computer, just let us know when your Broadband activation date is and we'll visit your home (for a small fee).

Here's our simple guide to Broadband in London:

If you already have a BT line, there are a massive number of Broadband providers to choose from. We recommend BeThere Broadband, as they don't have any download limits and general feedback on their service has been good. They offer three Broadband packages listed in the comparison table below.

Broadband Internet Packages

Package	Type of	Download	Upload	Usage	Static	Contract	Free WiFi	Setup	Monthly	Link to
Name	User	Speed*	Speed*	Allowance	IP	Length	Router	Fee	Cost	Buy
Be Value	Normal Family use	8 Mbit	1.3 Mbit	Unlimited	X	12 months	√	£24	£14
Be Unlimited	Regular Downloader	24 Mbit	1.3 Mbit	Unlimited	1	3 months***	√	£24	£18
Be Pro	Extreme Downloader	24 Mbit	2.5 Mbit	Unlimited	1**	3 months***	√	£24	£24

Great! O2 have an excellent home broadband deal if you already have an 02 mobile with them. Even customers using O2 Pay & Go can benefit from the deal, subject to a £10 minimum top-up every 3 months. By the way, O2 own Be Internet - so they are both one and the same really.

Broadband Internet Packages

Package	Type of	Download	Upload	Usage	Static	Contract	Free WiFi	Setup	O2 Customer	None O2	Link to
Name	User	Speed*	Speed*	Allowance	IP****	Length	Router	Fee	Monthly Cost	Monthly Cost	Buy
Standard	Normal Family use	8 Mbit	1.3 Mbit	Unlimited	X	12 months	√	Free until 31/12/08	£7.50	£12.50
Premium	Regular Downloader	16 Mbit	1.3 Mbit	Unlimited	X	12 months	√	Free until 31/12/08	£10	£15
Ultimate	Extreme Downloader	20 Mbit	1.6 Mbit	Unlimited	X	12 months	√	Free until 31/12/08	£15	£20

If you already have Sky TV and you are a light Internet user, Sky Broadband is worth some consideration, as their base package is good value. If your a heavy user, we would recommend the Be unlimited or Be Pro packages listed above , as they are faster on both download and upload speeds.

Broadband Internet Packages

Package	Type of	Download	Upload	Usage	Static	Contract	Free WiFi	Setup	Monthly	Link to
Name	User	Speed*	Speed*	Allowance	IP	Length	Router	Fee	Cost	Buy
Base	Very Light Family use	2 Mbit	400 Kbit	2GB	X	12 months	√	£75	Free
Mid	Normal Family use	8 Mbit	400 Kbit	40GB	X	12 months	√	£50	£5
Max	Heavy Downloader	16 Mbit	768 Kbit	Unlimited	X	12 months	√	£25	£10

If your wireless router has been delivered and you are struggling to get your desktop computer or laptop to link with the wireless router, there's no need to stress - we are here to help. For a small fee we can visit your home and configure your computer's network settings and also check that you have adequate Antivirus & Firewall protection on your PC. If it is more convenient, we can visit you during the evening or at the weekend (we know most people are at work during the day).

If you have more than one computer and want to be able to access files from either machine or share a printer, we can configure file and printer sharing. Feel free to contact us for further information on our home visit services.

Areas Covered for London Broadband Installation & Wireless Networking Troubleshooting

Kingston upon Thames
Hampton
Hampton Wick
New Malden
Norbiton
Richmond upon Thames
Sunbury
Wimbledon
SW London

Please call if your location is not listed, as we may still visit.
 

* Quoted download and upload speeds will vary depending on your distance from the exchange.
** Be Pro allows you to have up to 16 static IP's
*** There is no minimum contract term, but you must give three months notice to avoid cancellation fees
**** O2 offer a static IP for an additional £5 / month if required.

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