Be Broadband

Be Broadband

Overview

Formerly independent, Be was purchased for £50m by 02 in June 2006. At the time Be had unbundled 150 exchanges, a figure that, together with O2, has now reached over 1,237 exchanges serving 70% of the UK.

Included Internet Services

Free wireless modem

Optional Internet Extras

Static IPs, £4 per month
Up to 2.5 Mb upload speed, depending on package
Home email bundle including 100 MB web space, webmail, virus and spam protection, £2 per month

Support

0808 freephone Sales support, 24 x 7
0808 freephone Member support, 24 x 7

Other information sources

Ofcom
Internet Services Providers' Association
ISPA Awards
Internet Watch Foundation
Communications & Internet Services Adjudication Scheme
Phonepayplus
National Statistics Online

Broadband Packages

Value

Up to 12 Mb with unlimited usage
12 month minimum contract
No connection fee
Free Be Box modem with 54 Mb 802.11 b/g wireless interface

£17.00 per month

Unlimited

Up to 24 Mb with unlimited usage
12 month minimum contract
No connection fee
Free Be Box modem with 54 Mb 802.11 b/g wireless interface

£22.00 per month

Unlimited

Up to 24 Mb with unlimited usage
3 month minimum contract
£25 connection fee
Free Be Box modem with 54 Mb 802.11 b/g wireless interface

£25.00 per month

Pro

Up to 24 Mb with unlimited usage
12 month minimum contract
No connection fee
Free Be Box modem with 54 Mb 802.11 b/g wireless interface
1 static IP free, up to 16 available

£27.00 per month

Pro

Up to 24 Mb with unlimited usage
3 month minimum contract
£25 connection fee
Free Be Box modem with 54 Mb 802.11 b/g wireless interface
1 static IP free, up to 16 available

£30.00 per month

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Bundles

Be value + basic landline

Be value broadband + line rental

£27.00 per month

Be value + evening & weekend calls

Be value broadband, line rental and included evening and weekend calls to UK landline numbers

£28.00 per month

Be value + anytime calls

Be value broadband, line rental and included anytime calls to UK landline numbers

£31.00 per month

The Verdict

With 1,237 exchanges unbundled, Be now covers 70% of the county.
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