Broadband with Free Router

Broadband packages are introduced not only with free gifts such as laptops, TV, vouchers and others but also with free router. A router is a device that is used to connect computers together that are in a network. It helps in sending the data packets to the correct computer and also to see each other (machines) on the network. A router also distributes the broadband serviceto all computers through cables and LAN connection.

Routers are used in interconnected networks and to provide connectivity within enterprises, between internet service provider networks and between internet and enterprises.

With regards to broadband, routers are used to perform “traffic directing” functions. Router forward one data packet to another until it reaches the proper destination through the networks.

Details of providers offering free router:

TalkTalk Broadband

TalkTalk provides fast reliable broadband along with free wireless router. TalkTalk Essentials package provide customers with half price for 6 months.

The package details include-

• Evening and Weekend UK landline calls
• Evening and Weekend (0870/0845 calls)
• 40GB download allowance
• Free TalkTalk Wireless Router
• Free connection when ordered online

Other extra utilities are-

• 500 mobile minutes boost
• Calling features boost
• 100 Mobile minutes boost
• Anytime UK calls boost

Virgin Media Broadband

Virgin Media offers free router on four of its offers such as L (up to 10 Mb), XL (up to 30Mb), XXL (up to 50Mb) and up to 100Mb.

L- Up to 10 Mb

• 9.68 Mb internet speed
• Unlimited downloading facility
• 5 GB of online storage – for about 2000 photos
• Virgin Media wireless modem router – Free
• Free photo prints per month – 10
• Automatic file backup
• Free security service from Virgin Media
• Email – your own account with up to 10 addresses
• Free installation – when Virgin phone line is taken

XL- Up to 30 Mb

• 30.62 Mb internet speed
• Unlimited downloads
• Virgin Media Super wireless modem router- Free
• 10GB of online storage – for about 4,000 photos
• Free photo prints per month – 50
• Automatic file backup
• Free Virgin Media Security
• To own account with up to 10 email addresses
• Free installation when Virgin phone line is taken

XXL- Up to 50 Mb

• 49.32 Mb
• Unlimited downloads
• Unlimited online storage
• Free USB adapter and Virgin Media wireless modem router
• Free photo prints per month – 100
• Automatic file backup
• Free Virgin Media Security
• Free installation when Virgin phone line is taken

Up to 100Mb

• 92.84 Mb
• Unlimited downloads
• Unlimited online storage
• Free Virgin Media wireless modem router and USB adapter
• Free photo prints per month – 100
• Automatic file backup
• Free Virgin Media Security
• To own account with up to 10 email addresses
• Free installation when Virgin phone line is taken

Orange Broadband

Orange Broadband  also offers free router along with free connection, free calls and free Sainsburys voucher worth £40. The details are given below.

The details of Orange broadband offers are-

• Free wireless-N router- Netgear DGN1000
• The coverage of the router covers the entire room

Other offers include-

• Unlimited downloads
• No installation or connection fees
• Free Sainsburys voucher worth £40 to be spent in-store

O2 Broadband

O2 offers free broadband for 6 months, unlimited downloads and free wireless router. Other offers such as The Basics, The All Rounder and The Works also offer free router.

The Basics

• Free wireless router
• 20Mb broadband
• 20Gb downloads
• Contract for 12 months

The All Rounder

• Free wireless router
• 20Mb broadband
• Unlimited downloads
• Contract for 12 months

The Works

• Free wireless router
• Unlimited downloads
• 20Mb broadband
• Contract for 12 months
• Faster upload speeds

Comparison of offers from different providers

Verdict

Though Virgin Media gives optic broadband, unlimited downloads and contract period of 18 months, its broadband speed is low at 10MB. Amongst others, TalkTalk can be considered as the best as it comes with free wireless router, free connection and also evening and weekend calls. Also, the speed is higher when compared to the other providers.