Hull based ISP Karoo (KCOM, Kingston Communications), which predominantly covers East Yorkshire in the UK, is preparing to launch a bizarre new weekday only budget broadband package for just £5.99 per month. Subscribers will only have access to fast ( ADSL2+ ) broadband between the hours of 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday, outside of that you'll get dialup speeds.

The unusual package, which many will see as a step back in time to an Internet experience that should of died several years ago, is expected to launch on 1st December next month. It has been designed specifically to help job seekers in East Yorkshire get online.


Karoo notes that its budget package could also be used by anybody with a low income, such as pensioners and single parents. It's certainly an interesting idea. Sadly precise package details have not yet been revealed, we only know that it will run off a 12 month contract, include an email account and be discounted to just £4.99 for the first three months.

Speeds, usage allowances and so forth have yet to be announced. What do you think; is this a good or bad idea? Post a comment if you have an opinion.

UPDATE 09:51am

We have updated the above article after Karoo corrected an error in the original newspaper item. It is dialup style speeds (56Kbps) and not a separate dialup connection that will be used during the out of hour’s period.