Broadband review on Orange

Continuing our series of broadband provider reviews, this week we took a closer look at Orange broadband.In general, Orange offers good rates and good speeds. Its broadband offerings are divided into three different packages where the main difference is download speeds. The package that will best suit you will depend on how much you download and the kind of speeds you need.

The three different packages - Home Starter, Home Select, and Home Max - all come with a wireless modem as part of the package, and all require that you have a BT, or similar, telephone line. You will also have to pay a £30 connection fee and sign an 18 or 24 month contract.

However, there are significant differences between the three Orange packages:

Orange Home Starter Broadband : This package offers speeds of up to 2 Meg and has a download limit of 6GB per month. It costs £12 per month (£6 for the first three months) and you must cover the cost of your phone line.

Orange Home Select Broadband : For £20 per month (£10 for the first three months) you can enjoy speeds of up to 8 Megs and unlimited downloads, though you will be subject to a fair usage policy. This package includes a 'Livebox' which provides high wireless speeds, allows telephone calls and facilitates online gaming. Again, you must cover the cost of your phone line.

Orange Home Max Broadband : At £24 per month (£12 for the first three months), this is Orange's most expensive broadband package. It is identical to Home Select but the cost of your phone line is included in the £24 per month. Like Home Select, this package also includes free evening and weekend calls to landlines in Britain.

Source : http://www.moneyhighstreet.com