Review of Post Office Extra Broadband
- Unlimited 8MB Post Office broadband
- Unlimited downloads (fair use policy applies)
- FREE setup
- Flexible payment options
- 24 hour technical support
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EXTRA! Extra! ...Post Office Broadband Extra, that is.
And with Post Office entering the foray of available broadband providers, it’s no wonder they have chosen to create a package for those of us who need unlimited monthly downloads to accompany our high speed internet habit and our love for the people who issue stamps and shut down their rural outposts.
Post Office Broadband Extra is a step up from Post Office Broadband Standard.
Free wireless router
Though Post Office Broadband Extra offers the same 8Mbps speed, its major pull lies in unlimited monthly downloads (fair usage policy applies) and a free wireless router for the monthly charge of £20.95 with no setup fees.
Note that this is a Direct Debit price. Other payment methods for monthly billing will nudge the price up by a Pound.
But for those of us who want a little something more, Post Office Broadband Extra also offers enhanced parental security and 50MB of webspace. So, you can filter out the undesirables from your child’s online experience and show off your latest achievements via your own blog space or portfolio in one fell swoop.
The free webspace you get with Post Office Broadband alone could save you a few quid per month if you are currently paying for hosting service elsewhere.
No leaps and no bounds
Compared to the other best broadband providers, Post Office Broadband Extra doesn’t offer anything which could be considered leaps and bounds better.
The broadband market is fierce and Tiscali has arguably set the bar in terms of pricing with their comparable broadband package Tiscali Superfast Broadband Option 2 coming in £6 cheaper than Post Office.
BT with a cloak on
But many believe what sets Post Office Broadband apart from its competitors in the ISP market place has more to do with peace of mind.
Since Post Office Broadband is actually managed by BT, some will conclude that any issues you may experience would be quickly resolved and you will pay less for what is essentially the same service that BT Total Broadband offers. Post Office Broadband Extra comes in a full £4 cheaper than BT’s branded comparable offering.
Bundles available
If you prefer to have your home telephone and broadband wrapped up into one nice bill, you might consider Post Office HomePhone with Broadband Extra to make the services more cost effective.
This bundled package offers line rental, free 60 minute calls to your friends and family at Christmas, free calls to other Post Office phone customers and a 10% discount every time you ring one of your top 10 most called numbers.
And the regular phone rates are reasonable too. Daytime calls are 3p per minute and international calls to Post Office’s top destinations are only 5p per minute.
Cheaper than BT
In short, Post Office Broadband Extra gives you everything you need to hop on line and start running, albeit at a slightly higher cost than you might source elsewhere – but still cheaper than the BT broadband package it mirrors!
A little more detail
Broadband
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Extra |
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ADSL |
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| Max Speed: |
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8Mb |
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| Usage Limit: |
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Unlimited |
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Wireless Router |
Free when you sign up online |
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| Anti-virus Protection: |
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Yes |
Enhanced PC security suite to keep you safe online (includes parental controls) |
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| Firewall: |
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Yes |
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| E-mail Account: |
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Yes |
Up to 5 email addresses |
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| Webspace Provided: |
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Yes |
50MB of webspace |
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| Domain Included: |
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No |
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| Backup Dialup: |
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No |
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| Consoles Supported: |
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All major consoles supported |
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Payment, Installation and Contract
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Any method for quarterly bills, Direct Debit for monthly bills |
| Activation Fee: |
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Free |
| Installation: |
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Free |
| Minimum Contract: |
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12 months |
| Line Rental: |
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BT line rental required |
| Support: |
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0845 support line (24/7) |
Actual User Ratings
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At a Glance
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Bundle details: |
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Phone: Not included |
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TV: Not included |
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Mobile: Not included |
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It is best suited for: |
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Older web users who want broadband from a name they can trust |
Customer Reviews
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