Wireless Broadband
Many more broadband providers are offering a free wireless router when you sign up to a broadband internet deal with them. These wireless broadband deals mean that you do not need a wire to connect your computer to the router, which is what connects to the internet, instead you use your desktop or laptop computer's wireless card.
Broadband Deals with a Free Wireless Router
| SORT BY: | Download Speed | Monthly Limit | Contract Length | Setup Cost | Monthly Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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O2 Broadband Standard
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
Free | £7.50 (£12.50 for non-O2 customers)  |
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TalkTalk Essentials
|
Up to 8Mb |
40Gb | 18 months |
£29.99 | £6.49 (line rental £10.50) |
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AOL Broadband Wireless Flexi Off-Peak
|
Up to 8Mb |
10Gb | 1 months |
£29.99 | £4.99 (first 3 months, price can vary on area) |
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Be Unlimited
|
Up to 24Mb |
Unlimited | 3 months |
£24 | £18.00 |
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Tiscali Option 1
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
Free | £4.49 (first 3 months) |
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O2 Broadband Premium
|
Up to 16Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
Free | £10.00 (£15 for non-O2 customers) |
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PlusNet Option 1
|
Up to 8Mb |
2Gb | 1 months |
£6.99 | £9.99 |
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Virgin Media L (Cable)
|
Up to 10Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £17.00 (first 6 months) |
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AOL Broadband Wireless Flexi Anytime
|
Up to 8Mb |
10Gb | 1 months |
£29.99 | £4.99 (first 3 months, price can vary on area) |
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Tiscali Option 2
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
Free | £6.49 (first 3 months) |
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BT Option 2
|
Up to 8Mb |
15Gb | 18 months |
Free | £13.99 (for 3 months) |
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Virgin Media XL Phone (Cable)
|
Up to 20Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £10.00 (first 6 months, £11 line rental) |
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Sky Broadband & TV - £17
|
Up to 2Mb |
2Gb | 12 months |
£30 | £17.00 |
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PlusNet Option 2
|
Up to 8Mb |
15Gb | 1 months |
£6.99 | £14.99 |
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Virgin Media L Phone (Cable)
|
Up to 10Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £8.00 (first 6 months, £11 line rental) |
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Be Value
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£24 | £8.00 (for the rest of 2008) |
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Virgin Media 3 for £16 (TV)
|
Up to 10Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £16.00 (landline £11) |
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Tiscali Talk 1
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £9.99 (first 3 months) |
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O2 Broadband Ultimate
|
Up to 20Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
Free | £15.00 (£20 for non-O2 customers) |
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BT Option 3
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 18 months |
Free | £18.99 (for 3 months) |
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Sky Broadband & TV - £22
|
Up to 2Mb |
2Gb | 12 months |
£30 | £22.00 |
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AOL Broadband Wireless Off-Peak
|
Up to 8Mb |
10Gb | 18 months |
Free | £4.99 (for 3 months, price can vary on area) |
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Be Pro
|
Up to 24Mb |
Unlimited | 3 months |
£24 | £22.00 |
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Virgin Media XL (Cable)
|
Up to 20Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £29.00 |
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Tiscali Talk 2
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £14.99 |
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AOL Broadband Wireless Anytime
|
Up to 8Mb |
10Gb | 18 months |
Free | £4.99 (first 3 months, price can vary on area) |
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Orange Home Max
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 18 months |
Free | £12.00 (price can vary on area) |
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Sky Broadband & TV - £47
|
Up to 2Mb |
2Gb | 12 months |
£30 | £47.00 |
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Orange Home Starter
|
Up to 8Mb |
10Gb | 18 months |
Free | £10.00 (price can vary on area) |
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AOL Home Wireless Broadband (Free Laptop)
|
Up to 8Mb |
40Gb | 24 months |
£14.99 | £19.99 (price can vary on area) |
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Madasafish Max
|
Up to 8Mb |
5Gb | 12 months |
£6.99 | £9.99 (first 6 months) |
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Tiscali Talk & TV 1
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £15.99 (first 3 months) |
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Tiscali Talk & TV 2
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£30 | £19.99 (first 3 months) |
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Sky Broadband & TV - £36
|
Up to 2Mb |
2Gb | 12 months |
£30 | £36.00 |
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AOL Broadband Wireless (Free Sony PS3)
|
Up to 8Mb |
40Gb | 24 months |
Free | £19.99 (price can vary on area) |
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Eclipse Home Pro
|
Up to 24Mb |
50Gb | 12 months |
Free | £22.95 (for 3 months) |
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Madasafish for Mac
|
Up to 8Mb |
5Gb | 12 months |
£6.99 | £9.99 (first 6 months) |
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Orange Home Select
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 18 months |
Free | £20.00 (includes line rental, price can vary on area) |
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Madasafish Max Plus
|
Up to 8Mb |
20Gb | 12 months |
£6.99 | £19.99 (first 6 months) |
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Madasafish Max & Talk
|
Up to 8Mb |
5Gb | 12 months |
£6.99 | £19.98 (first 6 months) |
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Madasafish Max Premier
|
Up to 8Mb |
50Gb | 12 months |
£6.99 | £25.99 (first 6 months) |
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Sky Broadband Mid
|
Up to 8Mb |
40Gb | 12 months |
£50 | £5.00 (existing Sky TV customers) |
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Sky Broadband Max
|
Up to 16Mb |
Unlimited | 12 months |
£25 | £10.00 (existing Sky TV customers) |
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PlusNet Business
|
Up to 8Mb |
Unlimited | 1 months |
Free | £34.99 (exc. VAT) |
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PlusNet Pro for Gaming
|
Up to 8Mb |
15Gb | 1 months |
£46.99 | £19.99 |
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BT Business Option 1
|
Up to 8Mb |
10Gb | 24 months |
£59 | £15.00 (exc. VAT) |
About Wireless Broadband
Wireless broadband means that the connection from your computer to your broadband modem or router is wireless, unlike mobile broadband where the connection from the modem to the internet service provider is wireless. There are two principal reasons for getting wireless broadband. Firstly, it allows you to easily place your computer somewhere in your home or business that is not next to or even near to your main phone socket, which is where you will normally plug in the broadband router. Also, it allows several computers to share one broadband internet connection without using a lot of cables.Wireless broadband is provided using a wireless router that is either connected to or includes a broadband modem, and a wireless adapter connected to or integrated into the user's computer. The system is called Wi-Fi and the standards are 802.11b, 802.11g and most recently 802.11n, which in order provide faster data transfer and a better range. The range is particularly important in a house where there are thick walls or heating systems in between your computer and the router. Many broadband offers include a free wireless router when you sign up, although the highest specification routers need to be purchased separately. When ordering wireless broadband, bear in mind that the internet speed is first limited by the broadband download speed, which is normally less than the maximum speed of the wireless connection.
