On Tuesday 22 August 2006 4:19 pm, Jack Gates wrote: > On Tuesday 22 August 2006 03:43, Keith Powell wrote: > > On Tuesday 22 August 2006 3:49 am, Jack Gates wrote: > > > > but I am capped as to how much I can download each month. > > > > > > That sucks! > > > > A brief explanation. > > > > Here in the UK, generally speaking, the cheapest broadband allows > > 1GB a month data transfer, at a slow rate. Pay more each month, > > and you can increase the data transfer to 2GB, 4GB and so on > > until there is no limit on the amount. Then, for a greater cost, > > this is repeated but with a fast download rate. > > > > So what is the range of the rate there? > Here is the very basic information from my own ISP: Basic broadband, (no frills, just a few addresses), £9.99 per month, 1GB/month cap, £2.25 for each extra 1GB. Standard broadband, (unlimited addresses, web hosting, some broadband phone, etc), £14.99 per month, 2GB/month cap, £1.50 for each extra 2GB. Premium broadband, (even more frills) £21.99 per month, 20GB/month capping during peak periods, unlimited off-peak. All officially 8MB download speed, but it depends on the local British Telecom system. All packages have free help. Other ISPs vary, but I think this is about average. No idea about cable prices. HTH Keith
