Broadband ISP Fast.co.uk has today announced the launch of its new unbundled ( LLU ) 'up to' 24Mbps packages with an emphasis on faster speeds and enhanced performance for high end users. Fast's new entry package (24Mbps download / 1.3Mbps upload) allows users 200GB usage for £38.78 inc. VAT per month, while its premium option (24Mbps download / 2.3Mbps upload) provides 450GB at £45.83.


We note that a 3 month contract applies with both packages, which to the average consumer will appear to be quite expensive. However Fast.co.uk has earned itself a good reputation for quality and is clearly aiming at extremely heavy downloader’s with its new service.

The package could be a tough sell though because several unbundled rivals, such as Sky Broadband UK, already claim to offer "truly unlimited" packages for far less (£10) thanks to their economics of scale. Similarly Virgin Media has a 50Mbps Cable Modem based package for about the same price as Fast.co.uk's entry package.

Fast.co.uk has also hinted that it should be launching another new range of products sometime later this year, which will be based off BT Wholesale's up to 40Mbps FTTC technology.