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UK Online Pro Broadband

Review of UKOnline Pro (Up to 8Mb) Broadband

uk online pro broadband

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  • Good value 8MB broadband
  • No download limits (fair use policy applies)
  • Low contention ratio (20:1)
  • Free 100MB webspace included
  • Excellent, free UK-based support with defined service levels

STOP PRESS: Setup is currently FREE if you sign up online. This normally costs £25, and is only available on this UKOnline Pro package.

WELL-PRICED, reliable and highly recommended, the UKOnline Pro (Up to 8Mb) broadband deal not only offers unlimited up to 8Mb speeds, but also boasts a stunning 20 to 1 contention ratio (more on that below).

Hair raising

With up to 8mbps download speeds your internet experience will be hair-raisingly fast, meaning you can download an MP3 file in as little as 4 seconds, and there are no download or usage limits.

A UKOnline fair use policy is in force though, but this is generous and is only intended to limit the heaviest of downloaders.

Businesses, gamers and computer nerds will be pleased to note that the upload speed for this package is 768kb.

UKOnline Pro is a very well priced 8Mb package especially in light of the much-lower-than-standard contention ratio of 20:1.

For the non-tech-nerds out there, this is a good thing! It means that you'll only be sharing your line with 19 other people instead of the more common 49, which in theory and practise means faster speeds and less congestion at busy times.

Contention ratio

Something to note here though is that the 20:1 contention ratio only applies if you live in an area covered by UKOnline's own broadband network. If you are outside of it, you will still receive the service, but at a 50:1 contention ratio instead.

The excellent price of this UKOnline package is offset somewhat by the a one-off connection charge of £25, however this is currently waivered as part of a special offer, as long as you sign up online.

You'll also have to buy your own modem, but this can be bought from UKOnline during signup for less than £30 for a standard modem, and around £50 for a wireless router.

Free phone support

UKOnline Up to 8Mb comes with 5 email addresses, with 200MB of storage for each one!

To top it off, they offer freephone 24/7 UK-based call centre support with defined service levels such as promising to answer 90% of phonecalls within 30 seconds, or answering all emails within 12 hours.

The UKOnline Pro broadband package also now includes a year's free McAfee Internet Security Suite which includes both anti-virus and firewall software.

Highly recommended if for nothing more than the 20:1 contention ratio.


uk online pro broadband special offer
uk online pro broadband special offer

UK Online Pro is currently offering FREE connection (normally £25) when you sign up online.



uk online pro broadband special offer


A little more detail

Broadband
      Special Note.. Any good?
Package Name: Pro - Not applicable
Connection Type: ADSL - Not applicable
Max Speed: 8Mb - Good
Usage Limit: Unlimited Fair usage policy applies Good
Hardware: Not provided Available to buy on signup (from £49.99) Not so good
Anti-virus Protection: No Free McAfee Internet Security Suite for first 12 months Good
Firewall: Yes Part of free McAfee Internet Security Suite for first 12 months Good
E-mail Account: Yes Up to 5 email addresses Good
Webspace Provided: No - Average
Domain Included: No - Average
Backup Dialup: yes - Good
Consoles Supported: All major consoles supported - Good

Payment, Installation and Contract
     
Payment Method(s): Direct Debit / Credit Card
Activation Fee: Free
Installation: Free
Minimum Contract: 12 months
Line Rental: BT Line Rental required
Support: 24/7 freephone support


Actual User Ratings


At a Glance


Our Rating
uk online has been rated 4 out of 5 overall
Max Speed
8Mb
Usage Limit
Unlimited
Monthly Price
£19.99
Set Up Cost
Free
Min. Contract
12 months

  Bundle details:
home phone
Phone: Not included
tv
TV: Not included
mobile
Mobile: Not included

  It is best suited for:
uk online pro broadband is best suited for
Heavy users who need a quick and very well priced broadband package with a super-low contention ratio (20:1)
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