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Broadband speed test

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Broadband speed test
Not sure how fast your current broadband connection is? There are a number of broadband speed checks and speed tests around, which will tell you how fast your current broadband internet connection speed actually is. Here is a selection of broadband speed tests which we found, and which seemed to ... Read more on Broadband speed test »
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Broadband no 12 month contract

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Broadband no 12 month contract
Looking for broadband without a 12-month contract?? Most broadband services come with a minimum 12-month contract, but there are some services which only require you to commit to 1 month. Virgin broadband is probably the best known service with a 1 month contract, prices start at �14.99 a month f... Read more on Broadband no 12 month contract »
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Switching broadband provider

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Switching broadband provider
The good news is that switching broadband provider is - in theory - not that hard! First of all, use our dazzling broadband comparison search and our comparison tools to find a better, cheaper, or friendlier broadband service. Once you've decided... Download a free guide to changing broadba... Read more on Switching broadband provider »
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Beginners' Guide to Broadband

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Beginners' Guide to Broadband
This beginners' guide to broadband is a good place to get started with this high-speed internet stuff. We'll give you a quick overview of what broadband is, how it works, and why and how you should get it. So, let's get started. What is broadband and how does it work? Broadband is a faster way... Read more on Beginners' Guide to Broadband »
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Download broadband speed

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Download broadband speed
Broadband download speed is, of course, one of the big, big reasons to upgrade from an old-fashioned dial-up connection to a state-of-the-art broadband connection. Broadband Genie offers download speeds between 2Mb and 24Mb. But what does download speed mean? When you connect to the internet, t... Read more on Download broadband speed »
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Cheap broadband

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Cheap broadband
Looking for cheap broadband? Let the Broadband Genie help you - the little chap passes the time whizzing around the different broadband providers, checking all the prices and finding all the best cheap broadband. Cheap broadband generally starts at about �10 a month, although most packages cost a... Read more on Cheap broadband »
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Broadband costs - monthly charges

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Broadband costs - monthly charges
The cost of your broadband connection is generally made up of two separate charges - a set-up cost(also referred to as installation cost or connection fee) and then a regular monthly fee. Most broadband providers will make you commit to a 12-month contract, during which you will pay a fixed, reg... Read more on Broadband costs - monthly charges »
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Best broadband provider

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Best broadband provider
Looking for the best broadband provider for you? You're certainly in the right place - the Broadband Genie has made it his life's work to maintain up-to-date service information for all the best broadband providers, and you can now tap into that information. You have three wishes to help you find... Read more on Best broadband provider »
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1 month contract broadband - Broadband Genie

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1 month contract broadband - Broadband Genie
Looking for 1-month contract broadband? Most broadband services come with a minimum 12-month contract, but there are some services which only require you to commit to 1 month. Virgin broadband is probably the best known service with a 1 month contract, prices start at �14.99 a month for 1MB. ... Read more on 1 month contract broadband - Broadband Genie »
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Apple Mac Compatible Broadband

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Apple Mac Compatible Broadband
In theory, all broadband should be compatible with an Apple Mac computer. However, some broadband providers take special care to make sure that Apple customers care catered for with the correct instructions, equipment, and so on. You can search for Mac-compatible broadband using the Broadband Gen... Read more on Apple Mac Compatible Broadband »
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Broadband internet

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Broadband internet
Looking for information about broadband internet? You've found it. Broadband internet access is now more common than dial-up access in the UK, with more households signing up every day. The two major advantages of broadband internet over dial-up are: Speed - broadband internet provides speeds ... Read more on Broadband internet »
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Broadband Bandwidth

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Broadband Bandwidth
One of the key choices you will have to make when you choose a broadband provider is whether you are happy to have a download limit or usage allowance. The choice is: Either, to agree to a download limit, because you can get a cheaper monthly cost; or to insist on unlimited downloads (i.e. no... Read more on Broadband Bandwidth »
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Free firewall

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Free firewall
Genie gives the thumbs up to free firewalls! A personal firewall is a piece of software which is installed on your PC and prevents unauthorised users (such as hackers or malicious programmes) from accessing your PC. The term firewall is taken from actual firewalls, which are constructed in bui... Read more on Free firewall »
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ADSL broadband

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ADSL broadband
ADSL (or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, in its full glory) is the most common broadband technology, and involves connecting to the internet down a BT telephone line. ADSL converts it to a high speed digital line up to 40 times faster than a traditional modem. It is asymmetric because it pro... Read more on ADSL broadband »
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Broadband internet provider

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Broadband internet provider
Looking for information about broadband internet providers? Look no further. Broadband internet providers now provide internet access to more people in the UK than dial-up providers. The two major advantages of broadband internet providers over dial-up are: Speed - broadband internet providers... Read more on Broadband internet provider »
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Broadband setup costs

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Broadband setup costs
The cost of your broadband connection is generally made up of two separate charges - a set-up cost(also referred to as installation cost or connection fee) and then a monthly fee. Setting up broadband - from an ISP's point of view - generally consists of administrating the connection, supplying ... Read more on Broadband setup costs »
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Compare broadband prices

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Compare broadband prices
Compare broadband prices with the Broadband Genie, which spends its time whooshing round Genie-land comparing all the different broadband prices currently available, and keeping our information bang up-to-date. Use our broadband price comparison search, or check the latest broadband deals and off... Read more on Compare broadband prices »
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Broadband services

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Broadband services
Looking for information about broadband services? You've come to the right place. We have put together a general introduction below, or you can jump straight to our list of broadband service providers, or straight to our broadband services search. Broadband services are now more common in the UK ... Read more on Broadband services »
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Bandwidth contention ratios

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Bandwidth contention ratios
Very simply, bandwidth contention ratio tells you how many people you are sharing your bandwidth with. Bandwidth is the amount of data (e.g. emails, web pages) that can be transferred over your internet connection in a given period of time (e.g. 2 megabits per second). Imagine your internet conne... Read more on Bandwidth contention ratios »
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Cheapest broadband

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Cheapest broadband
Looking for the cheapest broadband? Let the Broadband Genie help you - the little fella passes the time whizzing around the different broadband providers, checking all the prices and finding the cheapest. First, we need to know where you are so that we can tell you the cheapest broadband in your ... Read more on Cheapest broadband »
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No broadband contract

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No broadband contract
There isn't really any such thing as no broadband contract, despite what some broadband providers might advertise. What no broadband contract really means is that there is no 12-month contract. 12-month contracts are pretty standard in broadband, but there are more and more broadband providers wh... Read more on No broadband contract »
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Comparing broadband

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Comparing broadband
Need help comparing broadband? There are a variety of factors to consider when comparing broadband, such as speed, price, and usage limits. The Broadband Genie has dedicated his existence to helping consumers who are comparing broadband. He works all night, every night (by the light of his magic ... Read more on Comparing broadband »
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Best broadband offer

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Best broadband offer
Looking for the very best broadband offer? You've come to the right place! The Broadband Genie whooshes around (on his magic carpet) comparing the best broadband offers from all the best broadband providers. There are two ways that you can now compare all the best broadband offers: compare wha... Read more on Best broadband offer »
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Broadband London

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Broadband London
Coverage in broadband London, the nation's capital and the centre of the UK broadband industry, is 100%. Consumers in London generally have the choice of cable, ADSL, and satellite broadband, and London is usually the first place to receive faster broadband. For example, 24Mbps broadband is c... Read more on Broadband London »
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Broadband Belfast

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Broadband Belfast
Coverage in broadband Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital city, is generally good. It has a range of ADSL and cable products to choose from. Enter your Belfast postcode in the broadband comparison search and find the best broadband provider for you.... Read more on Broadband Belfast »
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Broadband checker

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Broadband checker
Looking for an online broadband checker? You're certainly in the right place! The Broadband Genie whooshes around (on his magic carpet) acting as a virtual broadband checker on your behalf. The little Genie stores up all the information he finds on prices, speeds, availability (and so on) in his ... Read more on Broadband checker »
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Broadband Brighton

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Broadband Brighton
Coverage in broadband Brighton consists of a small selection of cable (blueyonder) and ADSL providers. Enter your Brighton postcode in the broadband comparison search and find the best broadband provider for you. ... Read more on Broadband Brighton »
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Beginners broadband

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Beginners broadband
Looking for beginners information about broadband? The Broadband Genie is a highly-evolved magical fella who spends his time helping broadband beginners master the basics of broadband, and then help find the best broadband provider. Step one: beginners broadband research You might want to get ... Read more on Beginners broadband »
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Broadband Bristol

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Broadband Bristol
Coverage in broadband Bristol is pretty good, with a wide selection of providers. Enter your Bristol postcode in the broadband comparison search and find the best Bristol broadband provider for you.... Read more on Broadband Bristol »
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Broadband Birmingham

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Broadband Birmingham
Coverage in Broadband Birmingham is pretty decent. It has a range of ADSL, Cable, LLU, and Satellite products to choose from. Enter your Birmingham postcode in the broadband comparison search and find the best broadband provider for you.... Read more on Broadband Birmingham »
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Broadband Bournemouth

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Broadband Bournemouth
Coverage in broadband Bournemouth has a pretty good selection of ADSL, SDSL, LLU, and cable from NTL. Enter your Bournemouth postcode in the broadband comparison search and find the best broadband provider for you.... Read more on Broadband Bournemouth »
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Broadband Cardiff

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Broadband Cardiff
Broadband Cardiff is a good place to be. Lucky Cardiffians have the choice of ADSL (i.e. broadband internet down a BT phoneline), cable (courtesy of NTL), and some local unbundled services which might (or might not) mean super=fast broadband. The Genie says: "Thumbs up for broadband Cardiff. I us... Read more on Broadband Cardiff »
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Broadband Cheltenham

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Broadband Cheltenham
Broadband Cheltenham is a darned good place to live for internet access. Residents of this beautiful town can get ADSL (i.e. broadband internet down your BT phone line), cable (courtesy of Telewest blueyonder), and even some local unbundled services (which opens up the possibility of super-fast broa... Read more on Broadband Cheltenham »
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Broadband Cambridge

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Broadband Cambridge
Broadband Cambridge has pretty good coverage right now for both ADSL broadband (with 98% of telephone exchanges enabled) and cable services (from NTL). Which means that, if you're looking for broadband in Cambridge, you should be able to get it so long as you either have an active BT telephone line,... Read more on Broadband Cambridge »
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Broadband Bath

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Broadband Bath
Coverage in broadband Bath isn't so hot. It basically has a few ADSL providers to choose from and not much else. Enter your Bath postcode in broadband comparison search and find the best broadband provider for you.... Read more on Broadband Bath »
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Xbox compatibility

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Xbox compatibility
In theory, all broadband should be compatible with an Xbox. However, some broadband providers take special care to make sure that Xbox customers care catered for with the correct instructions, equipment, and so on.... Read more on Xbox compatibility »
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Compare broadband deals

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Compare broadband deals
Looking to compare broadband deals? You're in the right place! The Broadband Genie whooshes around (on his magic carpet) comparing broadband deals from all the best broadband providers. There are two ways that you can now compare all these broadband deals: compare what broadband is actually av... Read more on Compare broadband deals »
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Broadband Canterbury

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Broadband Canterbury
The good news for Broadband Canterbury is that there is 97.5% ADSL coverage throughout Kent (which means that 97 out of 100 people in Canterbury and Kent can get broadband internet down their BT phoneline). The bad news is that - at time of writing - there are no cable services (so no NTL or Tele... Read more on Broadband Canterbury »
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Internet service provider

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Internet service provider
Looking for information about internet service providers? You've found it! We have put some general information below, or you can head straight for our list of broadband providers. Broadband internet providers now provide internet access to more people in the UK than dial-up providers. The two ma... Read more on Internet service provider »
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Free webmail

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Free webmail
Genie gives the thumbs down to free webmail! Free webmail, as offered by some broadband providers, is a service that allows you to check your email through any internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox), as opposed to through a desktop email programme (such as Outlook or Thunderbird).... Read more on Free webmail »
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Broadband Carlisle

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Broadband Carlisle
Broadband Carlisle is looking okay. ADSL services are available (which means that you can get broadband internet down a BT phone line), and there are even some unbundled services (which opens up the possibility of super-fast broadband). No cable services yet. The Genie says: "Carlisle's a beautif... Read more on Broadband Carlisle »
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Broadband Chepstow

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Broadband Chepstow
Broadband Chepstow is somewhat limited location right now for internet access. No cable (so no Telewest blueyonder or NTL) and no local unbundling (so no super-fast broadband right now). Chepstow does, of course, have ADSL, which means that you should at least be able to get perfectly good broadband... Read more on Broadband Chepstow »
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Broadband price

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Broadband price
Looking for information on broadband prices? The Broadband Genie, who spends his time whooshing round Genie-land finding out all the different broadband prices currently available, can tell you the prices of all the best broadband providers. Even better, the Broadband Genie can also tell you e... Read more on Broadband price »
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Broadband Chester

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Broadband Chester
Broadband Chester is just about okay. Consumers living in Chester can get hold of ADSL (i.e. broadband internet down yout BT phone line), but no cable yet, and no unbundled services (i.e. no super-fast broadband just yet). The Genie says: "Well, not exactly cutting-edge broadband technology yet i... Read more on Broadband Chester »
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PS2 - Playstation compatibility

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PS2 - Playstation compatibility
In theory, all broadband should be compatible with a PS2 (Playstation 2). However, some broadband providers take special care to make sure that PS2 customers care catered for with the correct instructions, equipment, and so on.... Read more on PS2 - Playstation compatibility »
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Broadband Blackpool

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Broadband Blackpool
Coverage in broadband Blackpool consists of a range of ADSL, SDSL, and cable from Blueyonder. Enter your Blackpool postcode in the broadband comparison search and find the best broadband provider for you.... Read more on Broadband Blackpool »
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Free email address

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Free email address
Genie gives the thumbs down to free email addresses! Many broadband providers offer free email addresses, or even multiple free email addresses, as an incentive for sign up for them rather than some mean competitor. The upside of using a free email address from a broadband provider is that yo... Read more on Free email address »
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Free anti-virus

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Free anti-virus
Genie thumbs up to free anti-virus! Premium broadband providers, notably AOL, offer valuable extras such as free anti-virus software. Computer viruses are (normally) malicious programmes which break your computer and send emails to your friends. Do whatever you can to keep them out! Broadban... Read more on Free anti-virus »
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Cable broadband

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Cable broadband
Cable is an alternative way to hook up your entire in-house entertainment (i.e. broadband, telephone and TV) to the information superhighway. From a user point of view, there is no real different to the more common approach (i.e. ADSL broadband, BT telephone line, and an aerial), except that an e... Read more on Cable broadband »
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Free anti-spyware

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Free anti-spyware
Genie gives the thumbs up to free anti-spyware! Spyware is an unwanted programme which gets installed on your computer unwittingly (similar to malware and adware). Spyware will hide on your computer and send data to another computer - this could be as serious as recording every key you press, wh... Read more on Free anti-spyware »
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Free webspace

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Free webspace
Genie gives the thumbs down to free webspace! Many broadband providers now offer free webspace as an extra reason to sign up with them. The reality is that free webspace is already plentiful in the web (just try typing it into a search engine!), and blogs in particular are providing an easy wa... Read more on Free webspace »
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PC compatibility

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PC compatibility
In theory, all broadband should be compatible with an IBM-compatible PC. Some broadband providers also take special care to make sure that other machines, such as Apple Mac, Xbox and PS2 are catered for.... Read more on PC compatibility »
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Cheapest broadband provider

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Cheapest broadband provider
Well, finding the cheapest broadband is a doddle with the Genie! Simply use our brilliant broadband comparison search to find out exactly what's available where you live. Then sort the results by price, and - hey presto - you've found the cheapest broadband provider! Remember, there are other imp... Read more on Cheapest broadband provider »
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Free anti-spam

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Free anti-spam
Genie thumbs up to free anti-spam! Spam email is unwanted and unsolicited email - generally junk, virus-bound, fraudulent, or offensive. Some premium broadband providers offer free anti-spam protection, which promises to intercept spam emails before they reach you - definitely a service worth ha... Read more on Free anti-spam »
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Broadband contracts

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Broadband contracts
Traditionally most broadband providers tied you into a 12-month contract. The reason for this is that they offer you a free installation and then recoup the cost throughout the period of the contract. Some providers such as TalkTalk, Orange and BT have started doing 18-month contracts. With BT an... Read more on Broadband contracts »
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Which is the best business broadband provider?

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Which is the best business broadband provider?
Broadband Genie has published a free downloadable guide to the best business broadband, including advice on broadband speeds, download limits and costs, as well as profiles of the main business broadband providers and packages available. The business broadband report is ideal for anyone who is st... Read more on Which is the best business broadband provider? »
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Broadband Hampshire

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Broadband Hampshire
Residents of Hampshire are pretty well off in terms of broadband connectivity. You can get all the major ADSL broadband providers (i.e. broadband down a BT telephone line), including fast 8Mb services if you happen to live close enough to your local telephone exchange. Virgin Media cable broadband a... Read more on Broadband Hampshire »
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Wireless broadband setup guide

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Wireless broadband setup guide
Wireless Broadband set-up guide Wireless Broadband Home wireless broadband internet technology, commonly know as WiFi, enables you to share your broadband connection with more than one computer or device without needing to install network cables throughout your home or office. This is a proce... Read more on Wireless broadband setup guide »
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Broadband Bury St Edmunds

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Broadband Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds has now been enabled for ADSL, LLU and ADSL broadband connections, which means it shouldn't be long before a greater number of providers are available in the area. At the moment you can get Talk Talk, and now Bull Dog, via LLU (Local Loop Unbundling), though the area is still not en... Read more on Broadband Bury St Edmunds »
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Upload broadband speed

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Upload broadband speed
Broadband upload speed is the speed at which data (e.g. your fab new holiday pics) are uploaded to the internet (e.g. when you load your holiday pics onto a website). Upload speeds are much, much slower than download speeds. The reason for this is that people generally do far more downloading (... Read more on Upload broadband speed »
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