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Our broadband's the UK's fastest
Our fibre optic cable delivers broadband that's fast and reliable. BT, on the other hand, delivers their broadband down a copper phone line. And that means speeds get slower the further you live from the telephone exchange.
But don't just take our word for it. Our broadband is proven to be consistently faster than the rest. Here's what Ofcom, the industry's independent regulator, found when they tested the top provider's broadband speeds.
| UK Broadband Speeds 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average broadband speeds. Published by OFCOM 28th July.* | ||
| Claim | Reality | |
| Virgin Media | Up to 10Mb | 8.1 to 8.7Mb |
| O2 | Up to 8Mb | 4.1 to 5.1Mb |
| Sky | Up to 8Mb | 4.0 to 4.7Mb |
| Plusnet | Up to 8Mb | 3.8 to 4.9Mb |
| Talk Talk | Up to 8Mb | 3.8 to 4.6Mb |
| Orange | Up to 8Mb | 3.8 to 4.5Mb |
| BT | Up to 8Mb | 3.8 to 4.2 Mb |
| AOL | Up to 8Mb | 3.3 to 3.9Mb |
| Tiscali | Up to 8Mb | 3.2 to 3.7Mb |
Faster speeds, for less
Our up to 10Mb broadband is, on average, twice as fast as BT's up to 8Mb service. And it could save you over £150 a year compared to BT's Total Broadband Option 3.
Download more
Unlike BT, we don't believe in limiting how much you can download. With our fibre optic broadband, whichever package you choose, you can enjoy unlimited downloads.
Free storage, backup & photo prints
Keep all your precious files and photos safe, and even share it all with friends and family. Want to print out your favourite photos? With us you'll get up to 100 prints delivered to your door every month – absolutely free.
Top-notch security, forever
Our award-winning PCguard security is free, and lasts as long as you're with us. It provides all-round protection for you and your family, including anti-virus, anti-spyware and identity theft protection.
Choose the speed you need
BT only have one broadband speed – up to 8Mb. We believe in choice. That's why we offer a range of speeds. Take your pick from up to 10Mb, 20Mb or 50Mb – the UK's fastest.
No more BT line rental
Get rid of BT for good. Our fibre optic broadband doesn't need a BT phone line to work, and our phone line is cheaper than BT's too. Unlimited weekend calls to UK landlines are included and you can usually keep your number.
The Legal Stuff
*Source: Ofcom review of UK broadband speeds (July 09) using SamKnows measurement data for major ISPs with up to 8Mb (DSL)/10Mb (cable) connections, April 09.
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN VIRGIN MEDIA CABLED STREETS ONLY. Subject to network capacity, minimum term contract.
General: Installation charges apply (starting from £35 for standard installation and, subject to availability, from £15 for Quickstart self-install. Quickstart self-install is not available for up to 50Mb broadband). An additional £20 activation fee is payable for 50Mb Broadband. Payment may be required in advance. All prices include VAT. These terms and conditions are in addition to and form part of our standard customer service contract.
Free installation offer: Free installation includes standard and Quickstart installation worth up to £35. This offer is available for online purchases that include cable broadband and phone services as part of a bundle including TV size M+, L or XL on a 12 month contract. The credit will be applied to your first monthly bill. Offer available to new customers only. As part of this offer, Priority install is reduced to £30 (normal price £65). Free installation offer does not include V+ set-up fee (Current V+ set-up fee offer is £75). Free installation offer ends 31 st January 2010. Check out the Product terms and conditions. This offer may not be used in conjunction with certain other offers. To see if another offer qualifies for free installation, check that offer's Legal Stuff.
28 day money back guarantee: Available to new customers and existing customers taking a new service. Call us within 28 days of service activation to cancel and we'll refund the 1st month's £25 charge and installation charge. You will only be charged for transactions (calls, texts, purchases, service upgrades) not included in the £25 package. Statutory rights not affected.
TV: Some of our channels may vary depending on which area you live. Once purchased, all chargeable on demand content must be viewed in 24 hours. Premium channels or package upgrades, once ordered, must be kept for a minimum of 30 days. V+ must be kept for your minimum contract term.
