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Top 10 Broadband is a free service that rates and compares over 60 broadband packages from 19 different providers. Our comparison table can help 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. This is based on speed, reliability, customer ratings and more.

Our Top 10 Recommended Broadband Providers

Number 1 - last updated on 06/04/2009 09:25:09

O2 Broadband

5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
O2 Broadband Pros Unbeatable value if you are an existing contract or pay & go customer, No connection charge

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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. Have just won Uswitch survey for customer satisfaction. Currently offering free broadband for your first 3 months on Premium and Pro Packages.

Number 2 - last updated on 14/04/2009 09:05:02

PlusNet

5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
PlusNet Pros Options start at £5.99 a month. Up to 8Mb speeds as standard.

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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 3 - last updated on 06/04/2009 09:14:38

Sky

4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Sky Pros For £19 a month get digital TV, free evening & weekend calls telephone calls and 2mb broadband.

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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’. 3rd in 2009 in Uswitch customer satisfaction.
Summary on Sky BroadbandUk's fastest growing broadband supplier

Number 4 - last updated on 15/04/2010 22:39:24

Talk Talk

4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Talk Talk Pros Broadband and phone at unbeatable value. Prices start from £6.99 a month (£18.48 inc. BT line rental) for which you get upt 24mb broadband & unlimited weekend and evening calls. Get free connection at the moment (Worth £29.99)

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Talk Talk Cons There is a £29.99 set up fee and an 18 month contract.
Talk Talk Awards Broadbandchoices Best Value Broadband 2009. uSwitch ‘Best for Billing’ Award 2009
Summary on Talk Talk BroadbandTalk Talk is owned by the Carphonewarehouse. It provides great value products to the consumer market and have won many recent awards.

Number 5 - last updated on 04/06/2010 15:35:26

Be

4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Be Pros Get unlimited usage and 8 mb for only £8.00 per month for the rest of 2008 then £14.00 a month thereafter

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Be Cons You need to be near one of their unlooped exchanges and there's a £24 connection fee
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 6 - last updated on 08/09/2008 08:41:14

BT Total Broadband

4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
BT Total Broadband Pros BT are charging from £7.95 per month (for the first 3 months) for their option 1 package.

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BT Total Broadband Cons Option 1 monthly charges rise to 15.99 after the first 3 months and you need to sign up to an 18 month contract.
BT Total Broadband Awards Winner Reader Digest Trusted Brand 2007
Summary on BT Total Broadband BroadbandFast, reliable Broadband from BT

Number 7 - last updated on 23/01/2008 00:00:00

Madasafish

4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Madasafish Pros Great support, free wireless routers and a static IP address.

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Madasafish Cons Subject to a 12 month contract.
Madasafish Awards Best Heavy Consumer Broadband 2007
Summary on Madasafish BroadbandMadasafish have a range of broadband packages and there's one to suit everyone.

Number 8 - last updated on 04/06/2010 15:59:45

Zen Internet

4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Zen Internet Pros Great UK based support using 0845 local rate number. One Month Minimum Contract. Unlimited uploads.

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Zen Internet Cons No free hardware. Not the cheapest.
Zen Internet Awards Which? Best Buy Broadband March 2009
Summary on Zen Internet BroadbandZen Internet provides a range of high quality award-winning Internet services to the business and home user, from the latest in high speed DSL Broadband Internet access to IP VPN solutions and leased lines. One of the few remaining independent Internet Service Providers.

Number 9 - last updated on 01/10/2009 08:20:19

AOL

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
AOL Pros Now offering Wireless Flexi - pay £4.99 for first 3 months thereafter £14.99. No contract tie in!

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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 10 - last updated on 14/04/2009 09:06:44

Orange

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
Orange  Pros Great Starter package that includes weekend & evening calls for just £6 a month for first three months. No Connection Fee

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Orange  Cons Monthly costs rises to £12 after first three months. You are tied into an 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.

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