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Cheap Broadband

With the days of extortionately-priced, pay as you go internet access becoming an ever-distant memory, there has never been a better time to pick up cheap broadband deals. Prices are being lowered all the time, and the competition between providers means there can be only one winner: you.

How cheap is cheap broadband?

Broadband needn't cost the Earth and most providers offer cheap broadband packages that cost around £10 or less. There are some great value packages to be found out there, with cheap broadband deals starting from as low as £3.25 a month.

Who offers cheap broadband?

Many providers sell cheap broadband packages, but you'll need a price comparison site like CompareBroadbandUK to find the best ones. Here, we've listed some cheap broadband deals from the site to give you an idea of what's on offer.

• TalkTalk Global Off-Peak - £3.25 a month (8Mb, 40Gb downloads, 18 month contract)
  
• Tiscali Option 1 - £4.49 a month (8Mb, unlimited downloads, 12 month contract)
  
• Virgin Media M Phone - £4.50 a month (2Mb, unlimited downloads, 12 month contract)
  
• AOL Broadband Wireless Flexi Off-Peak - £4.99 a month (8Mb, 10Gb downloads, 1 month rolling contract)
  

(NB. All cheap broadband prices and details are subject to change. See our for the latest deals.)

Who is cheap broadband for?

Cheap broadband is particularly suitable for beginners or light users of the internet, as there is no need for them to invest in the sort of comprehensive packages favoured by serious users. The good thing about cheap broadband is that it can always be upgraded should your needs demand it.

What should I be careful of?

Make sure that you give consideration to things like speed, download allowances and so on when choosing any broadband package. Never sacrifice your needs in search of a low price - it's no good paying peanuts for something if it doesn't match your requirements.

16/09/2008
Author: CompareBroadbandUK staff writer

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