Broadband Verdict

AOL Broadband

AOL Broadband

Overview

Well known child-friendly ISP first founded in the US in 1986, and now part of the Carphone Warehouse stable. Has a reputation for providing safe and secure online access for the whole family, as well as sponsoring numerous community projects. With an eye to the future, AOL has unbundled over 1,000 exchanges enabling it to provide differentiated services in many larger connurbations.

Included Internet Services

  • Security Centre
  • Home Networking support so you can connect multiple computers
  • 24 hour online support

Support

  • Sales support: 0800 number, 8am - 12pm, 7 days
  • Customer services: email, online account, online support and 0870 (national rate) number

Broadband Packages

Broadband + Calls

  • Up to 8 Mb with 10 GB usage
  • 18 month minimum contract
  • No connection fee
  • Free wireless router
  • Now with first month free

£5.20 for the first 3 months, thereafter £10.20 per month

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Broadband Only

  • Up to 8 Mb with 10 GB usage
  • 18 month minimum contract
  • No connection fee
  • Free wireless router
  • Now with first month free

£5.31 for the first 3 months, thereafter £15.31 per month

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Broadband + Calls + Line Rental

  • Up to 8 Mb with 10 GB usage
  • 18 month minimum contract
  • No connection fee
  • Free wireless router

£0.00 for the first 1 month, thereafter £19.09 per month

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The Verdict

If you are looking to give broadband access to your family, then the services for which AOL are rightly famous are very attractive and offer a safe surfing environment for kids. Having a significant number of unbundle exchanges, AOL is now able to offer highly attractive broadband deals in selected locations which should be checked out. For those looking for a laptop or Playstation 3, their offers are unbeatable.