Internet Service Providers


Many ISP'S (internet service providers) have sprung up over the last couple of years each advertising fast speed internet access at a low cost - but who is the cream on the online crop? who offers the best value broadband? The Droplet has brought together and rated the best UK ISP advertisers including BT, Tiscali, Virgin.net and NTL- so please read on ...


Featured advertiser - BT Broadband
The Droplet rating:

Broadband from BT - full speed broadband with free modem and connection when you order ONLINE.

Everybody knows that broadband is fast ... but there's much more to it than speed. Broadband from BT opens up a new world of experiences.

Faster connection:
BT Broadband is up to 20x faster than standard dial-up and it's always-on so there's no waiting to connect.

Easy communications:
Talk and surf at the same time. Get up to 10 individual email addresses with a massive 2GB of storage for the main account plus up to 15Mb of web space. And use a webcam to chat online to friends and family face-to-face.

Sharing:
Got more than one PC? You can share your BT broadband connection to create your own wireless home network. You can even connect your games console - all you need is a router.

Security:
Set up online parental controls and block pop-up adverts. Protect your inbox from spam, junk mail and viruses. And defend your PC against online intruders and hackers with a free firewall.

Online gaming:
Got an Xbox or PS2 games console? Hook it up to BT broadband and test your skills against gamers around the world, play multi-player games and even talk tactics with your team-mates. All you need is a router.


Basic broadband from BT (512k) starts at £15.99 per month up to £24.99 for a 2mb pipe from BT

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Featured advertiser - Virgin.net
The Droplet rating:
Virgin.net are the UK’s 5th largest Internet service provider, and have been awarded Best ISP Dial up award in 2002 and 2003 by readers of PC Pro.

Virgin.net customers can choose from a range of Internet options for fast, reliable access, including Broadband, 24seven and Pay As You Go and they don’t ask you to sign a 12 month contract.

Virgin.net offers broadband from £15.99 a month with no 12 month contract.

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Featured advertiser - Ntl
The Droplet rating:

Ntl is the UK’s leading broadband ISP and provides one of the cheapest ways to take up broadband. ntl have very competitive monthly subscriptions with FREE installation and FREE modem rental.

Dial Up access:

ntl: offers two great value, award winning, dial up internet services

1. Unlimited Dial Up Surfing - £12.49 per month
For only £12.49 per month you can use the Internet any time, for as long as you want, with the peace of mind that you won'tpay any additional charges.

2. Pay As You Go - 3p per minute daytime
ntl's Pay As You Go Dial Up Internet service costs just 3p a minute daytime and 2p a minute evening time. Weekend time is 1p a minute. This service is subject to a connection charge of 5p (4.9p in some areas) for each call.

Broadband access:

You can choose from ntl's 300k, 750k, or 1.5mB broadband connection speeds. Alternatively, you can pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited dial up surfing.

There’s never been a better time to sign up to Broadband. Ntl's 300K service is HALF PRICE for the first 3 months. That’s just £8.99 per month, giving you an amazing saving of £27.

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Featured advertiser - Telewest
The Droplet rating:
Telewest offers a range of fantastic value broadband packages.

Broadband is a fast connection to the internet that’s always on. Telewest's broadband network uses a "fatter" broadband cable compared to a conventional telephone network. This means it can send and receive vast amounts of data and information up to 10 x faster than a standard dial-up connection.

The cable can carry even more information when you are connected via a 2Mb broadband connection, which is up to twice as fast as BT, AOL and Freeserve connection and up to 40 x times faster than a standard dial-up connection. In simple terms, think of Telewest's cable as an empty five lane motorway instead of a single road carriageway with queues.

Check out Telewest great selection of internet services

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Featured advertiser - One.Tel
The Droplet rating:
One.Tel offers a fantastic selection of broadband packages to choose from.

Take a look at One.Tel's super fast 2mb broadband offering from just £19.99/month. It includes a free & easy to install modem, easy do-it-yourself installation and convenient online billing.

For all info on One.Tel's internet access please click here.
 
Featured advertiser - Tiscali
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Tiscali is a fantastic way to get access today.

Not only does Tiscali offer broadband access from an unbelievable £15.99 but they are also giving away a free week’s holiday at quality apartments in the sun when you join any one of their packages. You can enjoy a week’s holiday accommodation for up to 4 people in destinations from Florida to Jamaica.

That’s right, register with Tiscali today, use them to access the Internet within 7 days, and they'll send you a voucher for your free holiday accommodation.

Tiscali offers a choice of great value Internet packages to suit your needs, from Pay As You Go with NO monthly fee, to high speed Broadband (1mb) access from just £15.99 with a free modem.

Click here for Tiscali's deals