Direct Save Broadband Pro Option 1
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| Company: | Direct Save | ||
| Product: | Broadband Pro Option 1 | ||
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| Broadband Details | |||
 Migration: | You can migrate to this provider using an IPStream or LLU Migration Authorisation Code (MAC). This is the easiest method of switching | ||
| Technology: | ADSL IPStream | ||
| Technology Information: | You will need a non cable telephone line in order to get this package. You must switch your line rental to Direct Save, this will cost £9.95 a month (BT costs £10.50) | ||
 Special Offers / Features: |
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| Apple Mac: | The router supplied by this provider is compatible with Mac OS 8.6, 9 or higher | ||
| Costs & Fees | |||
| Contract Length: | 1 month - Should you cancel your contract during this period, there is a £50 cancellation fee if this is 12 months from your sign-up date | ||
| Connection Fee: | £29.95 - A one-off fee to activate your new connection | ||
| Monthly Cost: | £24.95 - The set monthly cost you will pay for this package does not include line rental | ||
| First Year Cost: | £335.30 - This includes any promotional discounts, router costs and connection fees but does not include monthly line rental | ||
| Customer Services | |||
| Awards and Accreditations: | There are no published awards or accreditations for this broadband provider | ||
| Online Support: | Online support provided via e-mail on the providers web-site | ||
| Call Centre: | UK Based Customer Services and Technical Support: Lines open 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday Calls charged at 4p a minute. | ||
| Downloading | |||
| Download Speed: | 8Mb | ||
| Upload Speed: | 448Kb | ||
| Download Limit: | 40GB | ||
| Download Limit Notes: | This package comes with an unlimited download limit with a fair usage policy which may restrict the amount you can download. This package is suitable for medium usage; here are some helpful representations of downloading:
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| Download Limit Exceed Notes: | Any downloading beyond the published limit you will be charged an additional £1.95 per / GB | ||
| Contention Ratio: | 50:1 | ||
| Extras | |||
| Modem/Router: | £5.95 - A wireless router is included with a £5.95 charge for P and P | ||
| Email: | 10 email addresses with VIRUSshield service to keep unwanted viruses at bay | ||
| Voice Over IP (VOIP): | Speak to your friends and family online with Voice-Over-IP. | ||
| Audio Content: | There is no free / exclusive audio or radio content provided as part of this package | ||
| Video Content: | There is no free / exclusive audio or radio content provided as part of this package | ||
| Webspace: | 25MB of webspace is provided | ||
| Windows: | The router supplied by this provider is compatible with Windows 98SE or higher | ||
| PlayStation Compatible: | Yes | ||
| X-box Compatible: | Yes | ||
| Networking | |||
| IP Addressing: | A static IP address is available on request free of charge | ||
| Payment Methods | |||
| Cheque: | You cannot pay for this package with a cheque | ||
| Credit Card: | You cannot pay for this package with a credit card | ||
| Direct Debit: | You can pay for this package by direct debit | ||
| Protection | |||
| Anti Virus: | Anti-Virus protection is not included with this package | ||
| Anti Spam: | SPAMshield is a safe, fully-managed service that gives you protection from unwanted junk emails, so that you don’t have to worry. | ||
| Firewall: | Firewall software is not provided with this broadband package. However, the wireless router supplied will provide basic firewall protection for your computer | ||
| Child Protection: | Parental control is not provided by this company. | ||
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| Products: | www.directsavetelecom.co.uk Broadband | ||
