What is Broadband?
In simple terms Broadband ADSL is the new high-speed alternative to the normal and much slower dial up method of connecting to the Internet - it is also much cheaper.
A broadband ADSL connection is unmetered. This means that instead of paying every time you connect to the Internet your computer is connected all the time and you pay ONE fixed monthly subscription. The amount you pay will vary depending on the broadband service provider you choose and by the speed of your connection.
In order to use broadband you must first of all live an area in which broadband is available and the availability depends entirely on the type of telephone exchange which services your area - your local exchange must have been upgraded to enable your telephone line to carry digital signals instead of the 'old fashioned' analogue signals.
According to BT over 90% of the UK exchanges have now already been updated. The upgrading program is an ongoing process with the remaining exchanges being updated on a daily basis.
For more information check out our Broadband FAQs page by clicking here.
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