ADSL2 from UK Online
Published November 12th, 2005
Internet service provider UK Online has become the first to offer super-fast broadband across the UK.
ADSL2 technology promises speeds of up to 22Mbps (megabits per second), although many may not get close to these speeds.
The connection speed depends on how far someone lives from a telephone exchange and the quality of their phone line.
Other internet providers, including BT, Wanadoo and Bulldog, are currently testing ADSL2 technology.
The true speed of ADSL2+ has become a matter of controversy with researchers saying that many people will not get anywhere near 24Mbps.
Broadband market analysts Point Topic warned earlier this month that only 5% of the population would receive as much as 18Mbps.
To achieve the full 24Mbps, people would have to live within 300 metres of their telephone exchange, the research found.
“If they live two kilometres or closer they should be able to get higher speeds than 8Mbps,” said a company spokeswoman.
The service will be available for £29.99 a month. On top of this, customers have to pay a one-off £25 connection charge and buy an obligatory ADSL2+ wireless router for £79.99.
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