How to get broadband

Find out how you can get broadband to your business or home

Check broadband availability and services in your area at Broadband Checker

Broadband Checker performs a live availability check for broadband ADSL, Cable and Satellite. Compare offers from several major service providers including BT, Virgin Media, Tiscali, Orange, Virgin, AOL and more. It also checks for LLU broadband services from several specialist providers.

A few of the local Internet Service Providers/solutions

Freeclix, ICT Solutions  - is an ISP, Telecom and IT Integrator based in Norwich which offers a comprehensive range of internet solutions for businesses, tailored precisely to your requirements. 

Net Communications - is an ISP offering a secure web hosting facility providing high quality, high-speed Internet access, for both corporate and private clients

Norfolk Internet - is an ISP which provides broadband, web hosting, communications and related services for small business and home users across Norfolk and elsewhere in the UK.

OneStream - offers a single point of contact for all your communications needs, from Vodafone Fixed Line, Mobile, Broadband, VoIP, Vehicle Tracking and IT support.

Rural Broadband - focus on the provision of internet connectivity and other associated services to customers based in rural areas in Norfolk and across the British Isles

SwainsPlc, Voice & Data Solutions - provide a range of next generation solutions to businesses including hosted IP phone systems, wide bandwidth data pipes and traditional telephone line rental and least cost call routing

A more comprehensive list can be found on the following site: Norwich Internet Services and ISPs

Things to consider:

Speed

With providers now offering higher and higher download speeds, it is natural to assume that fastest is best. However the higher the speed the higher the cost. If you are only planning to use your broadband to browse the web, send and receive emails and occasionally download a music or video track, you don't need to pay for the biggest download speed.

Check here to see the speeds required to run different online applications

Download Capacity

Some broadband providers put download restrictions on their cheaper broadband deals, limiting the amount of downloading you can carry out either in a month or during peak periods. Everything you do with your broadband from browsing the web, to sending email to downloading files will add to your total download, so check the package's cap before signing on the dotted line. If you exceed the package's limit, you will face a financial penalty or suspension of your service.