Plusnet Broadband Review – Compare Packages & Prices for New Customers

Plusnet Broadband?

Emerging from Yorkshire in 1997, Plusnet has gone from a small independent ISP, to a subsidiary of the giant that is BT. Seen as a budget provider, they specialise in fair priced fixed line, mobile, standard and fibre broadband services. Most notably, Plusnet now offer a range of contract lengths, with 12, 18 and a ‘no contract’ option available.

Plusnet Broadband packages

Broadband options

Plusnet provide three broadband products. The following are based on an 18 month contract. You can also select a 12 month contract (subject to different costings), and the 10mb Unlimited Broadband is also available without contract (see comparison table above). All products include the cost of line rental:

Unlimited Broadband » with average speeds of 10mb – truly unlimited
Unlimited Fibre Broadband » with average speeds of 36mb – truly unlimited
Unlimited Fibre Broadband Extra » average speeds of 66mb – truly unlimited
Full Fibre 74 » with average speeds of 74mb – truly unlimited
Full Fibre 145 » with average speeds of 145mb – truly unlimited
Full Fibre 500 » average speeds of 500mb – truly unlimited

And the Kit?

All broadband services from the Plusnet are supplied with a free WIFI router (worth £40.00). The one-off delivery charge is included in the listed set-up fee. Packages also include free online access to SafeGuard. This tool kit helps you protect your family and devices from inappropriate and harmful content.

Optional call packages

Plusnet broadband services do not include any free calls as standard. However, there are three add-on call packages you can choose from;

Evening & Weekend UK & Mobile Calls
• Inclusive evening & weekend calls to UK landlines and mobile numbers
• Inclusive calls to 0845/0870 numbers at weekends
• £5.25 per month

Unlimited UK & Mobile Calls
• Inclusive anytime calls to UK landlines and mobile numbers
• Inclusive anytime calls to 0845/0870 numbers
• £9.41 per month

Anytime International
• Inclusive anytime calls to 0845/0870 numbers
• 300 inclusive anytime minutes to top 35 international destinations*
• £9.41 per month

*See Plusnet site for current country list

Positives & Negatives

+ Choice of contract lengths Truly unlimited – no caps or slowing Talk packages optional – Availability limited Set-up can be expensive for shorter contracts Customer support could be better

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Plusnet Broadband – Alternatives

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