UK ISP Eclipse Internet has today launched its new Bonded DSL service, which allows customers to link several standard DSL (ADSL2+ etc.) broadband lines together to make a single superfast connection. As you might expect this product is targeted more towards business customers and not home users.

Eclipse bills its new product as being "a cost effective alternative to Leased Line solutions", which isn't exactly a fair comparison. Leased Lines provide a dedicated, SLA supported, private circuit and DSL ( ADSL2+ etc. ) services generally deliver less reliable contended connectivity.

Prices start from £70 +vat per month for 2 bonded broadband lines, although you can bond 4 together for £140. On top of that there's also a £50 connection fee (router), which applies per line. You'll also have to pay out an additional monthly cost of £20 if you want a 50GB (GigaByte) usage allowance, which rises to £50 for the top "Unlimited" tier.

Eclipse hasn't officially announced the new product yet, though it can be found on their website (http://www.eclipse.net.uk/bonded-dsl). Bonded DSL can also be ordered and installed within 10 days. Rival ISP Be Broadband has a similar 44Mbps service (2 lines), which comes with "unlimited" (FUP) usage by default, for £66.38 per month.

Both services have a 12 month contract and neither of the prices includes the cost of the necessary telephone line rental from BT.