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Article: Broadly speaking.(internet service providers offering free broadband in United Kingdom)
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- Personal Computer World
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- August 17, 2006
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Byline: Nigel Whitfield
Broadly speaking
UK ISPs all seem to be offering free broadband at the moment. But is free broadband ever really free? Nigel Whitfield investigates the fine print behind these seemingly fine offerings
When we last looked at broadband (PCW, February 2006), it was apparent there were lots of new developments on the horizon, with ADSL2 and 2+ offering faster speeds, TV over broadband, and a wider range of options from providers putting their own equipment in exchanges rather than having to rely on the choices available via BT's network.
Since then, a surprising amount has changed and -- depending on where you look ...