Heavy-use broadband

This is a handpicked selection for those who like to download a lot. People who regularly download films or TV series will need more then a standard package.

Below we have listed 'unlimited' broadband packages, however some may be subject to an FUP (fair usage policy). Please check broadband providers' terms and conditions before signing up.

Compare heavy-use broadband below.

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#1

Eclipse Evolution 1

Free router. Switch for one month free

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£14.99
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O2 Broadband Standard

Free wireless router. Discounted for all existing O2 customers

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£7.50
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Virgin Media M Phone (Cable)

Free weekend calls, modem & PCguard

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up to 2MbUnlimited12months£4.50
(landline £11)Sign up »
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Tiscali Option 1

Free wireless router, connection & weekend calls

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£4.49
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Be Unlimited

Free wireless modem, static IP & technical support

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up to 24MbUnlimited3months£18.00
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O2 Broadband Premium

Free wireless router. Discounted for all existing O2 customers

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up to 16MbUnlimited12months£10.00
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Virgin Media L Phone (Cable)

Free wireless router & weekend calls

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up to 4MbUnlimited12months£8.00
(first 3 months, £11 line rental)Sign up »
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Tiscali Talk 1

Free wireless router, line rental & weekend calls

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£14.99
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Be Value

Free wireless modem & technical support

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£14.00
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Virgin Media Bundle 3 (ADSL)

Non-cable package. Free wireless router, evening & weekend calls

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up to 1MbUnlimited12months£9.99
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Tiscali Option 2

Free wireless router & free connection

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£6.49
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Virgin Media M (Cable)

Free modem & PCGuard

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up to 2MbUnlimited12months£10.00
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Orange Home Max

Free line rental, free calls, VoIP & wireless LiveBox modem

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up to 8MbUnlimited18months£12.00
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O2 Broadband Ultimate

Free wireless router. Discounted for all existing O2 customers

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up to 20MbUnlimited12months£15.00
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Sky Max

Free wireless router & security suite

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up to 16MbUnlimited12months£10.00
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BT Option 3

Free wireless HomeHub, HubPhone & off-peak UK calls. Optional BT Vision TV

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up to 8MbUnlimited18months£18.99
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Virgin Media XL Phone (Cable)

Free wireless router, weekend calls & PCguard Total

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up to 20MbUnlimited12months£10.00
(for 3 months, £11 landline)Sign up »
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Orange Home Select

Free wireless modem, calls to UK landlines & 30 countries

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up to 8MbUnlimited18months£10.00
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Virgin Media Bundle 2 (ADSL)

Non-cable package. Free wireless router, evening & weekend calls

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£14.99
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Virgin Media Bundle 1 (ADSL)

Non-cable package. Free wireless router, Virgin Free TV box & anytime calls

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£19.99
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Be Pro

Free wireless modem, static IP & technical support. Up to 2.5Mb upload

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up to 24MbUnlimited3months£22.00
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Demon Home 8000

Free setup & modem

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£17.99
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23

UK Online Lite

33:1 contention ratio & free email address

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up to 2MbUnlimited12months£14.99
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Toucan Surf 2

Free weekend UK calls & modem

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£14.99
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DST Option 4

Free anytime UK calls & free USB modem

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up to 8MbUnlimited1month£16.95
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Demon HomeOffice 8000

Free setup, modem & static IP

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£22.99
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DST Option 4 Pro

Free anytime UK calls & free router

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up to 8MbUnlimited1month£29.95
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Tiscali Talk 2

Free wireless router, line rental & anytime calls

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£19.99
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UK Online Pro

20:1 contention ratio & free connection

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£19.99
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UK Online Premier

20:1 contention ratio & free connection

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up to 16MbUnlimited12months£24.99
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Toucan Surf 1

Free weekend UK calls and modem

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up to 512Kb Unlimited12months£13.99
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Post Office Broadband Extra

Free evening & weekend calls, line rental & wireless router

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up to 8MbUnlimited12months£25.95
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Heavy-use broadband explained

As you’ve been browsing through the site, you’ve probably noticed a number of ISPs who offer an ‘unlimited’ download allowance. Some providers, such as Virgin, Tiscali and Be, make this a feature of all their packages whilst others reserve unlimited downloads for the top-end options, such as BT’s Option 3.

As communication, work and gaming increasingly move online, download limits are a constraint that no longer needs to be endured.

Heavy-use broadband packages suit:

  • Families where many people are accessing the internet on multiple devices at the same time
  • Online gaming enthusiasts - no need to stop play when you hit your download limit any more
  • Students in shared accommodation
  • Downloaders - download as many films and songs as you want

Many of these packages are subject to FUPs or Fair Usage Policies. These policies attempt to make sure that all internet users within any one exchange get fair access to the internet. They do this by restricting the speed of excessive users, following a warning, during peak times. Excessive users are a minority and include those who use Peer-to-Peer Software and download large files (such as movies) on a regular basis. For more information, refer to our guide "What is a Fair Usage Policy?".