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Top 10 Broadband is a free service that rates and compares over 60 broadband packages from 16 different providers. Our comparison table can you save money on broadband.

We have reviewed all the broadband and broadband phone deals that we know of to give you a definitive list of the fastest, most reliable and cheapest broadband connections out there!

Below is our Top 10 rated Broadband Providers overall. This is based on speed, reliability, customer ratings and more.

Our Top 10 Recommended Broadband Providers

Number 1 - last updated on 4/24/2008 3:31:50 AM PlusNet 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
PlusNet Pros Options start at £9.99 a month for up to 8mb with only a one month contract Broadband provided by PlusNet

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PlusNet Cons Free activation and wireless router available only if you stay for 12 months
PlusNet Awards Best Broadband Provider, Best Customer Service, Best Technical Support and Best Quality of Connection - uSwitch 2008
Summary on PlusNet BroadbandGreat award winning service & fantastic broadband phone deals
Number 2 - last updated on 5/1/2008 3:00:26 AM Tiscali 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Tiscali Pros The UK's first provider to offer all-inclusive broadband, calls and line rental packages from just £4.49 a month! Get unlimited downloads until the end of May Broadband provided by Tiscali

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Tiscali Cons Monthly charges rise after 3 months & £30 set up fee if you add on Talk.
Tiscali Awards Voted No1 for Customer Satisfaction - JD Power Dec 2007
Summary on Tiscali BroadbandOne of the UK's leading broadband providers
Number 3 - last updated on 2/27/2008 4:28:01 AM O2 Broadband 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars
O2 Broadband Pros Unbeatable value if you are an existing contract or pay & go customer, No connection charge until the end of March Broadband provided by O2 Broadband

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O2 Broadband Cons You must have a BT phone line to receive broadband
O2 Broadband Awards None
Summary on O2 Broadband BroadbandLaunched in Oct 07 O2 are offering great broadband deals.
Number 4 - last updated on 3/19/2008 2:42:26 AM Orange 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Orange Pros Order before 31 March and pay half price for months 2-7 on both Starter and Max Packages. That means the just £6 a month for the Home Starter Package. Broadband provided by Orange

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Orange Cons You are tied into a 18 month contract
Orange Awards None
Summary on Orange BroadbandOrange are well known for their excellent service and they now offering good value, straightforward packages at great speeds.
Number 5 - last updated on 5/15/2008 5:44:33 AM AOL 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
AOL Pros Now offering Wireless Flexi - pay £4.99 for first 3 months thereafter £14.99. No contract tie in! Broadband provided by AOL

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AOL Cons Pay £29.99 connection fee with Wireless Flexi.
AOL Awards Voted No1 Overall Customer Support - uSwitch 2007
Summary on AOL BroadbandBig name broadband " target provider.
Number 6 - last updated on 2/21/2008 2:22:03 AM Be 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Be Pros Get unlimited usage and 8 mb for only £14.00 a month Broadband provided by Be

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Be Cons You need to be near one of their unlooped exchanges.
Be Awards ISPA Award Winner for ‘Best Sumo Consumer Broadband’ & PC Advisor 2007 'Best Uncapped Broadband'
Summary on Be BroadbandVery fast broadband. Coverage is rapidly expanding
Number 7 - last updated on 4/23/2008 2:19:57 AM BT Broadband 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
BT Broadband Pros BT have just reduced their option 1 package to £7.95 for 8mb. Get a free BT Home Hub if you order before 16th May. Broadband provided by BT Broadband

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BT Broadband Cons Monthly charges rise to 15.99 after 3 months for option 1.
BT Broadband Awards Winner Reader Digest Trusted Brand 2007
Summary on BT Broadband BroadbandFast, reliable Broadband from BT
Number 8 - last updated on 3/19/2008 3:57:45 AM Sky 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Sky Pros For £19 a month get digital TV, free evening & weekend calls telephone calls and 2mb broadband. Broadband provided by Sky

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Sky Cons A one off set up fee of £30 applies to See, Speak & Surf
Sky Awards Winner uSwitch Awards 2008 for 'Best Value for Money' and Best ‘Deal for You’
Summary on Sky BroadbandUk's fastest growing broadband supplier
Number 9 - last updated on 4/24/2008 3:32:49 AM Toucan 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Toucan Pros Great broadband phone deals -cheapest package starts at £13.99 Broadband provided by Toucan

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Toucan Cons Subject to a 12 month contract and not available to cable customers.
Toucan Awards None
Summary on Toucan BroadbandToucan offer good value for money if you combine broadband with their home phone package
Number 10 - last updated on 4/1/2008 1:24:12 PM Post Office 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
Post Office Pros Their broadband & Phone packages offer greater value at £21.95 a month Broadband provided by Post Office

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Post Office Cons Subject to a 12 month contract.
Post Office Awards None
Summary on Post Office BroadbandNew to broadband the Post Office are offering a fast, dependable internet connection.

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Plus Net voted Best Overall Broadband Provider 2008

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AOL Launch New Wireless Flexi Package

No cancellation fees, no notice period, AOL are now offering the best of broadband without being tied to a lengthy 12 month contract for only £14.99 a month.... read more

Be Broadband Announce Network Expansion

The UK's fastest broadband provider, be broadband have announced that by the end of June 2008 a further 2 million lines will be able to receive be broadband, that's 67% of the country. ... read more

O2 Broadband offers discount to Pay & Go customers

O2 announced yesterday that they will now offer active O2 Pay&Go customers the same discount broadband service that contract customers enjoy.... read more