Mac compatible broadband
New! Exclusive discounts for ordering online
Compare Apple Mac compatible broadband deals from ‘Mac friendly’ broadband providers.
The packages below offer excellent support for Mac users, as well as providing compatible broadband equipment as standard.
Compare Mac broadband below:
If required, you can check your Mac broadband availability with our postcode checker.
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TalkTalk Broadband and PhoneFree wireless router & any time calls Exclusive: free connection worth £29.99. UK'S BEST VALUE BROADBAND + PHONE |
up to 24Mb | 40Gb | 18 months |
£6.99
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£11.49 line rental.
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Virgin Media Broadband & Phone (Cable)Fibre optic broadband, free wireless router & weekend calls. Exclusive: order online for 3 months free. ONLINE ONLY DEAL |
up to 10Mb | unlimited | 12 months |
£0.00
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3 months free, £12.50 thereafter. £11.99 line rental.
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O2 Broadband PremiumSuper-fast broadband with free wireless router. Now up to 20Mb. Exclusive: O2 customers order online for £50 OFF YOUR MOBILE BILL |
up to 20Mb | unlimited | 12 months |
£10.00
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£10 for O2 customers thereafter, £15 for non-O2 customers
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Plusnet ValueFree wireless router. Best value broadband only deal. Special low cost offer. UK'S CHEAPEST ANNUAL COST |
up to 8Mb | 10Gb | 12 months |
£5.99
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First 3 months, ongoing price can vary on area. Pay £5.99 / month for 12 months in 80% of UK
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AOL Broadband WirelessFree wireless router. Call for one month free + £4.99 for 3 months. EXCLUSIVE TOP 10 DEAL |
up to 8Mb | 10Gb | 18 months |
£4.99
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First 3 months, £14.99 thereafter
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BT Option 1Wireless Home Hub included. Optional BT Vision & mobile broadband. Exclusive online deal: Vision+ box for only £15 (usually £45) with all TV packages |
up to 20Mb | 10Gb | 18 months |
£7.99
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First 3 months, £15.99 thereafter.
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Virgin Media Triple for £18 (TV)Fibre optic broadband, 60+ TV channels (including Sky), calls & wireless router. Exclusive: order online for 2 months free + free installation (worth £35) |
up to 10Mb | unlimited | 12 months |
£18.00
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2 months free, £18.00 thereafter. £11.99 line rental
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TalkTalk Broadband Pro and PhoneSuper-fast broadband from TalkTalk with free wireless router & off-peak calls. Exclusive: free connection worth £29.99. TALKTALK NOW UP TO 24Mb |
up to 24Mb | unlimited | 18 months |
£14.99
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£11.49 line rental.
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Sky+ TV & Unlimited BroadbandFree wireless router & off-peak calls. Sky+ box & TV variety pack. Online exclusive: free Sky+ HD box, £25 M&S voucher & set up + free broadband & calls |
up to 20Mb | unlimited | 12 months |
£18.00
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First 6 months, £28 thereafter
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Orange Home MaxFree wireless LiveBox router and evening & weekend calls Free £20 HMV voucher + 3 months free. EXCLUSIVE TOP 10 DEAL |
up to 20Mb | unlimited | 18 months |
£6.50
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Non-Orange customers pay £9.50. Line rental £10.50.
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Mac compatible broadband explained
Essentially, all UK internet service providers (ISPs) offer broadband that can be used on Mac computers. However, a number of drawbacks are commonly found by Macintosh users when they try to connect.
The broadband providers will make connecting to the internet from your Mac and solving connection problems when they arise an painless process.
Mac-friendly broadband
A number of broadband providers offer Mac-specific broadband packages with dedicated mac-support lines, we have listed these Mac broadband providers above.
The key elements of a good Mac broadband package are:
- Wireless routers supplied with the broadband packages are compatible with Macs. Most ISPs offer broadband modems or routers that are pre-configured to ‘plug in and play’ – but often only for PCs. Not all free modems and routers provided by ISPs are compatible with Macs, leaving users immensely frustrated.
- Technical support will be geared towards solving Mac-specific connection and installation problems. Some of the above ISPs offer comprehensive live online, as well as offline, technical support.
With an ever-increasing number of Apple Macs, iMacs and iPhones being sold every year, the need for Mac-friendly broadband is increasing. Compare the packages above to find the best Mac-friendly option for your needs.
Mac compatible broadband news
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BT Broadband unveils cheap Option 1 offer
12 March 2010
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8 March 2010
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Opal broadband deals launched to 'shake up business market'
2 March 2010
Special report: Opal has launched a new cut price business broadband package offering a 24Mb connection for £55 per...
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BT broadband deals revamped, new cheap offer lands
1 March 2010
Special report: BT has launched three new TV and broadband bundles and has announced a price cut for its Talk &...
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O2 boosts DSL broadband subscriptions
1 March 2010
O2's subscription levels continued to rise during 2009, according to its parent company's latest financial report.
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TalkTalk broadband speed boost: Essentials customers get 24Mb
26 February 2010
Special report: TalkTalk broadband packages are to offer 24Mb as standard from today, the provider has announced.
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