Plusnet Option 3 Broadband

Plusnet Review | Review of Plusnet Broadband Your Way: Option 3

STOP PRESS! For an extra £8 a month you can DOUBLE the upload speed of this (or any) Plusnet package, by signing up to their Max Premium product once you are a Plusnet customer.

BEING Plusnet customers ourselves, we've had the joy of watching the company reshuffle its broadband packages so many times that Third World governments were looking at it for inspiration on how to manage their Cabinets!

Now, boasting a fantastic new logo and a lovely clean design, it looks like Plusnet has finally stumbled upon the perfect combination of broadband packages.

Plusnet appears to be able to do no wrong lately, scooping up award after award for creating what must be some of the best broadband packages we've ever seen, alongside superb - and transparent - customer support.

Have it your way

This Plusnet Option 3 package is part of Plusnet's smashing 'Broadband Your Way' scheme which gives users the most flexible range of broadband packages we have ever seen.

Plusnet Option 3 offers a well-priced 8Mb broadband connection, with a hefty, and newly increased, 30Gb of peak usage. 30GB still not enough?

Download as much as you like overnight

Firstly, you have unlimited usage overnight (yes, thats real unlimited, not 'fair use policy' unlimited) but if you want, you can use their nifty little 'Broadband Your Way' calculator tool which lets you increase how much usage you want per month for only marginal increments in price.

No lengthy contracts

A single month contract is standard on this Plusnet broadband package but this means that you do have to pay an activation fee and supply your own modem or router. However, if you sign up for 12 months - which we recommend - you'll get a free 4-port wireless modem as well as free broadband activation.

While Plusnet do offer broadband and phone bundles, even this standalone broadband package offers 240 minutes of free anytime broadband VoIP calls.

Security software

Not only that, but it also includes one of the finest security suites we've seen from a broadband provider, and guess how much you have to pay for it? £0! Our favourite price.

Plusnet has frustrated us in the past with their package shenanigans, but the Plusnet 'Broadband Your Way' packages are without doubt some of the best we have come across.

We hope Plusnet can resist the urge to change it!

A little more detail

Broadband

			Special Note..	Any good?
Package Name:		Option 3	-
Connection Type:		ADSL	-
Max Speed:		8Mb	-
Usage Limit:		30GB (Unlimited off-peak)	All packages can be upgraded to include more data for a nomimal extra amount per month
Hardware:		4-Port Wireless Router	Free when you sign up for 12 months, otherwise starting at £29
Anti-virus Protection:		Yes	-
Firewall:		Yes	-
E-mail Account:		Yes	Unlimited email addresses
Webspace Provided:		Yes	250MB of webspace
Domain Included:		No	.co.uk domain names available for £1 per month
Backup Dialup:		Yes	Free 0808 dialup number
Consoles Supported:		All major consoles supported	Plusnet gives all gaming traffic the highest priority on their network

Payment, Installation and Contract

Payment Method(s):		Direct Debit / Credit Card
Activation Fee:		£40 (or free if you sign up for 12 months)
Installation:		Free
Minimum Contract:		1 months
Line Rental:		BT Line Rental required
Support:		0114 (geographical) telephone support, plus excellent email support

Actual User Ratings

At a Glance

Our Rating
Max Speed	8Mb
Usage Limit	30GB (Unlimited off-peak)
Monthly Price	£19.99
Set Up Cost	£40.00
Min. Contract	1 months

	Bundle details:
	Phone: Not included
	TV: Not included
	Mobile: Not included

	It is best suited for:
	Heavy web users and gamers wanting a super-fast, reliable connection from one of the UK's best broadband providers.

Customer Reviews

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Remember, the customer reviews below are subjective (and are not the opinions of ChooseISP.co.uk).

Alex Hislop from Birmingham writes... 10/10/2007

"I was a Plusnet broadband customer already but switched over to the Broadband Your Way Pro about 10 days ago. At first I didn't notice a huge difference, but after a few days I really can tell. I'm definitely more competitive now. I recommend this Plusnet package for gamers."