Broadband is the common term for a high bandwidth Internet connection - one that can transmit or download information up to 40 times as fast as a standard telephone and modem (dial-up). You can do everything you need to do online more quickly and more easily with broadband.

Broadband benefits: -

• Up to 40 times faster than dial-up
• Benefit from an 'always-there' connection
• Talk and surf at the same time - no second line required
• Enjoy a richer online experience
• It's simple to install, there's no need for an engineer to call
• Keep your existing BT line and number
• Enhanced security
• Play interactive games at top speed against gamers around the world

There are different ways of delivering broadband services - over telephone lines, cable connections, via one or two way satellite systems and even by radio - and there are many companies who offer these services.

To receive broadband over telephone lines BT offers wholesale broadband services based on Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology to a wide range of service providers on an equal basis and they market and sell broadband services to individuals and businesses. To get broadband services, you will need to sign up with a service provider.

For a list of service providers offering DSL-based services see our Quick Quote Comparison section.

You can also receive broadband over your existing cable network. To upgrade your current cable package or to subscribe to a cable broadband provider see our Quick Quote Comparison section.