Posted: 20th Jan, 2009 By: MarkJ
UK ISP
PlusNet appears to have opened its trial of 24Mbps broadband ADSL2+ technology up to more of its customers after having previously been conducted on an invite-only basis. Typically only those covered by
BT's new 21st Century Network, specifically its Wholesale Broadband Connect (WBC) product, will be able to take part:
If youre interested, and we do hope you will be, you can reserve your place on the trial by raising us a ticket at
http://trials.plus.net - youll need to confirm that you have an ADSL2+ capable modem or router, we have a
list of compatible hardware on our website. Alternatively you could check the literature or box that your hardware came in as this should state whether it is compatible with ADSL2+ or not.
If you dont have one already, dont worry - well be able to supply one for £29.99 plus £6.99 postage, alternatively if you arent already in any contract well be able to send you one for free if youre happy to stay with us for 12 months (youll still need to pay for the postage though). If you need one of these please request it on the ticket you raise when applying for the trial.
PlusNet stresses that the service is still a trial and as such there may be teething issues. More
BT-based UK ISPs are expected to rollout similar services as the year progresses.