Broadband provider Eclipse Internet has today launched their new 'up to' 40Mbps (10Mbps uploads) speed superfast fibre optic broadband packages, which are based off BT's new Fibre-to-the-Cabinet ( FTTC ) technology. As an incentive Eclipse are offering a FREE installation for new customers who sign-up to a 12 month contract before 30th April, saving £75.


This Fibre installation offer will also be available to new customers who purchase any standard Eclipse business or residential (home) broadband product on a 12-month contract. Once Fibre becomes available in their area, Eclipse will get in touch to manage the upgrade and waive the installation fee.

Eclipse Fibre - £39.95 per month
Up to 40Mbps download speed (12Mbps Guaranteed throughput)
Up to 2Mbps upload speed
50GB usage during peak hours (Unlimited Usage 11pm - 9am)
Free vDSL modem

Eclipse Fibre Pro - £49.95 per month
Up to 40Mbps download speed (12Mbps Guaranteed throughput)
Up to 10Mbps upload speed
60GB usage during peak hours (Unlimited Usage 11pm - 9am)
Free vDSL modem
Free WAN router

The initial packages are clearly quite expensive and appear to be squarely aimed more at businesses. For comparison their top-end up to 24Mbps Home Pro (residential) package, which is based off older and less reliable ADSL2+ broadband technology, might be more appealing; 100GB usage allowance (Free overnight usage), FREE wireless router, FREE PC backup, FREE phone calls and FREE webmail. Poor FTTC coverage is also likely to be a problem for awhile yet.