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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.

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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 07/11/2013 17:58:09

PlusNet

5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
PlusNet Pros Get half price broadband for 12 months with the Unlimited Broadband and Calls package plus free activation with annual contract (worth £25)

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PlusNet Cons A £25 One-off activation fee required on most packages
PlusNet Awards "Which? Recommended Broadband Provider 2012", "PC Advisor Best Budget Provider 2012", "uSwitch Best Customer Rated Provider 2013".
Summary on PlusNet BroadbandConsistent top performer with unbeatable packages starting from £2.99

Number 2 - last updated on 04/02/2013 22:19:55

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 £3.25 a month (+ £14.95 line rental charges) for which you get up to 24mb broadband & unlimited weekend and evening calls. Get free connection at the moment (Worth £30). 30 day no quibble trial.

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Talk Talk Cons Customer Services ratings poor
Talk Talk Awards uSwitch 2013 Best Value Home Broadband winner
Summary on Talk Talk BroadbandBritains best value unlimited TV, Broadband and Calls.

Number 3 - last updated on 23/09/2010 21:51:46

Tesco

4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Tesco Pros Unlimited downloads, No set up fees, 1000 Clubcard points and free wireless router.

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Tesco Cons Minimum 18 month contract
Tesco Awards None
Summary on Tesco BroadbandLow cost broadband with no download limit.

Number 4 - last updated on 12/04/2013 10:26:31

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 5 - last updated on 07/11/2013 18:02:26

Sky

4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Sky Pros Packages from £5 a month

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Sky Cons Only available to customers in the Sky network area which covers 83% of the UK. Expensive line rental.
Sky Awards uSwitch 2013 award winner for Best Technical Support, Best Recommended Broadband & Best Customer Service
Summary on Sky BroadbandUk's fastest growing broadband supplier.

Number 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - last updated on 07/11/2013 18:07:43

Be

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
Be Pros Get unlimited usage and great service.

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Be Cons Owned by SKY (like O2), although promised to remain independent.
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 9 - last updated on 12/04/2013 10:39:28

EE

3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
EE 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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EE Cons Monthly costs rises to £12 after first three months. You are tied into an 18 month contract.
EE Awards None
Summary on EE BroadbandEE (formily orange), the UK’s most advanced digital communications company was the first in Britain to offer superfast 4G mobile services alongside fibre broadband.

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