Listings Information Key

Broadband Wireless
  • Cost
    Monthly fee charged for the listed package, usually including VAT @ 17.5%.

  • DL (Download) Speed
    Maximum possible download (Internet to your computer) speed measured in Megabits (Mbps) or Kilobits (Kbps) per second (actual speed varies).

  • UP (Upload) Speed
    Maximum possible upload (your computer to Internet) speed measured in Megabits (Mbps) or Kilobits (Kbps) per second (actual speed varies).

  • Usage Allowance (Data Cap)
    The maximum "suggested" amount of data (GigaBytes) you can download per month (FUP = Fair Usage Policy / Blank field = no cap or undefined restriction).

  • Contract
    The length of time, in months, you commit to a service before you can leave.

  • Type
    Fixed Wi-Fi (wide area network), Hotspot (local public access point) or Fixed WiMax (faster wide area network).

  • E-Mail
    Electronic mail account.

  • Webspace
    Online file storage space for a personal website (MB = MegaBytes).

  • Newsgroup (Usenet)
    Specialised public discussion groups support.

  • Coverage
    Rough information on the services regional UK coverage.

  • Domain Hosting
    Can the provided webspace host a domain?

  • MySQL Database
    More advanced webspace may give you access to MySQL, which is essential for many modern website applications.

  • Webmail
    Website based access to your e-mail account.

  • Supplier(s)
    Companies that supply the ISP with its broadband links.

  • Ofcom ADR
    Lists the name of an ISP’s Ofcom approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme for handling customer complaints.

  • ISPA Member
    Is the ISP a member of the UK Internet Service Providers Association?

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