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Broadband for Macs

What is broadband for Macs?

There is no purpose-built broadband for Macs. In fact, buying broadband for Macs is just like buying any other broadband package. However, you must make sure that the software and any hardware included in your broadband deal are Mac-compatible, which basically means it will work on a Mac as well as a PC.

What should I consider when buy broadband for Macs?

When shopping for Mac-compatible broadband, you should bear in mind the same things you would if looking for any broadband package. These are:

Speed or price?

There are a growing number of broadband deals today that offer tremendous value for money. However, the speeds offered by these packages are often at the lower end of the scale. If you're going to use your connection a lot you might want broadband for Macs that offers higher speeds.

Usage allowance

As usual, broadband for Macs comes with a usage allowance, which is the maximum you're allowed to download for free each month. If you intend to download a lot of music and movies, it's better to look for deals that give you a high or unlimited allowance.

What else?

As with any consumer product, comparing broadband for Macs should be a case of finding out what you want, then shopping around for added extras. Money-back guarantees, free customer support and discounted broadband deals are all things to look out for.

Who provides good broadband for Macs?

BT won the Mac User magazine 'ISP of the Year award' for offering the best broadband for Macs. The awards are voted for by Mac User readers, who include over 50,000 Mac professionals. There are several other ISPs who offer Apple-compatible broadband for Macs, but be sure to check with them first before signing up.

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