By: MarkJ - 6 September, 2010 (12:16 PM) - Score: 10586 - Fixed Line Broadband, Special Offers

As first reported towards the end of last week, O2 UK has now officially detailed and launched its new range of fixed line 'up to' 20Mb Home Broadband and Home Phone (+line rental) packages - 'The Basics', 'The All Rounder' and 'The Works'. Prices start at just £8 per month for their cheapest deal and come with a special 3 MONTHS FREE BROADBAND promotion for new customers.

O2 has also moved to clarify its usage allowances by removing the word "unlimited" and replacing it with "As much as you want / like", albeit still subject to a Fair Usage Policy (FUP). The FUP itself now sets a maximum download limit of 20GB (GigaBytes per month) for 'The Basics' and a soft one of 100GB for 'The All Rounder' and 250GB for 'The Works'.

Each of the following broadband packages also come with a 12 month minimum contract term as before, although those who would prefer a 30 day (rolling) contract can add one at an additional one-off cost of £29.99. As before, existing O2 Mobile customers can take the services for a lower price than non-O2 mobile users.

O2 The Basics
Up to 20Mb Download Speeds
Up to 1.3Mb Upload Speeds
Usage Allowance: 20GB FUP
Free Wireless Router Modem
McAfee Security Software (1 computer)

Monthly Price (Existing O2 Mobile User): £8
Monthly Price (Non-O2 Mobile Users): £13 (+£25 one-off connection fee)

O2 The All Rounder
Up to 20Mb Download Speeds
Up to 1.3Mb Upload Speeds
Usage Allowance: As much as you like (100GB FUP)
Free Wireless Router Modem
McAfee Security Software (3 computers)

Monthly Price (Existing O2 Mobile User): £12
Monthly Price (Non-O2 Mobile Users): £17 (+£25 one-off connection fee)

O2 The Works
Up to 20Mb Download Speeds
Up to 2.5Mb Upload Speeds
Usage Allowance: As much as you like (250GB FUP)
Free Wireless Router Modem
McAfee Security Software (5 computers)
Free Static IP

Monthly Price (Existing O2 Mobile User): £20
Monthly Price (Non-O2 Mobile Users): £25 (+£25 one-off connection fee)

O2 Access (non-LLU / BT lines)
Up to 8Mb Download Speeds
Up to 448kbps (0.45Mb) Upload Speeds
Usage Allowance: 20GB FUP
Free Wireless Router Modem
McAfee Security Software (3 computers)

Monthly Price (Existing O2 Mobile User): £18
Monthly Price (Non-O2 Mobile Users): £23 (+£25 one-off connection fee)

As before, customers can easily add basic Home Phone line rental to each broadband package for just +£7.50 per month, which is significantly cheaper than BT. Those wanting free evening and weekend calls to landlines in the UK must add +£2 extra per month on top or +£5 if you want anytime calls with 25% off mobile daytime calls, free calls to 0845 and 0870 numbers and free calls to over 20 countries.

Each package also comes with 10 free email addresses, O2's 30 day happiness guarantee and free 24/7 UK-based phone technical support. The 3 months free broadband offer will come to an end on 31st October 2010 for new customers.