Cheap PlusNet Broadband - Packages, Offers

If you are looking for a cheap broadband package, then PlusNet is the right ISP who provides a range of great value packages.

Some options include free VoIP calls whilst others give the option to buy PAYG minutes. PlusNet certainly caters the cheap broadband needs of many people who can manage their internet usage well within their budget.

History
Like many early ISPs in the UK, PlusNet began as a provider of internet related services in 1997. In the early days, it was offering services under the brand name Force9.

In 2000, PlusNet launched the first ever uncapped dial-up service in the UK under its present name. In the same year, PlusNet introduced its broadband products using BT lines. Initially, the ISP was offering 512 Kbps service, however, in the next few years, a variety of services were launched with higher speeds ranging between 1 Mbps and 8 Mbps.

In 2005, PlusNet purchased Parbin Ltd along with its consumer broadband division ‘ MetroNet’. This acquisition helped PlusNet to follow the suit of MetroNet and introduced PAYG option with its products later.

In January, 2007, British Telecom (BT) acquired PlusNet for £67m.

Within three months after the acquisition, PlusNet restructured its product line by introducing four packages under the name ‘Broadband Your Way’ with monthly usage allowances ranging between 1GB and 30GB. These could all be bundled with a  home phone package.

Recently, PlusNet rolled out another product in this series – PlusNet Broadband Your Way Pro with an aim to target the game lovers and frequent VoIP users. Although its basic features do not differ much from other packages, Pro is optimized to provide fast service which is crucial for gaming and VoIP.

PlusNet offers relatively cheaper packages but with excellent specifications to meet the requirements of all kinds of users - home users, home workers and businesses.

PlusNet's home broadband deals come with three options. While the download speed is the same with all options (8Mb), the monthly usage allowance varies from option to option to meet the various needs of customers.

PlusNet also offers three broadband deals for small businesses and four broadband & phone packages.

Recently, PlusNet launched PlusNet Broadband Your Way Pro to cater the needs of online gamers and VoIP users. This package comes with prioritized traffic for online games and VoIP telephony. You also get various benefits like free wireless router, static IP option, broadband calls and internet security features.