A SES ASTRA (ASTRA2Connect) based provider of broadband Satellite internet access services in the UK, BeyonDSL, has today moved to take on its rivals by launching a new range of cheaper and faster packages. Entry level prices now start at just £14.99 per month for a 2Mbps (0.25Mbps upload) service, with 6Mbps being available from £19.99.

The new ValuePlus 28.2°E packages all operate via ASTRA's latest generation of Satellite's, which can be located at 28.2° East. The service is eventually expected to reach speeds of up to 10Mbps+ when the new ASTRA 2F, 2E and 2G spacecraft are launched between 2012 and 2014.

ValuePlus 28.2°E Packages
• £14.99 – 2M2 V+ for up to 2Mbps with 2GB data traffic quota
• £19.99 – 6M2 V+ for up to 6Mbps with 2GB data traffic quota
• £24.99 – 6M 4V+ for up to 6Mbps with 4GB data traffic quota
• £29.99 – 6M6 V+ for up to 6Mbps with 6GB data traffic quota
• £49.99 – 6M12 V+ for up to 6Mbps with 12 GB data traffic quota

Happily BeyonDSL's existing customers, most of which use the 23.5° East satellites', have not been left out and can also now take a new 6Mbps ValuePlus 23.5°E package at £24.99 if they so wish (includes a 2GB usage allowance). A range of more expensive Standard Packages are also being offered alongside "unlimited" data.



BeyonDSL's latest ValuePlus packages come with an up to 256kbps "follow-on" channel after the main monthly data quota has been used up. Customers can also add FreeZone for £12.50 extra, which provides unlimited overnight data between 22:00 and 06:00 hours for £12.50. Just be warned that it can cost £15 to add an extra 1GB to your allowance.

Likewise the hardware will set you back an uncomfortable £299.99, not to mention £89.99 for a professional installation and the £50 activation fee. It's worth pointing out that some of BeyonDSL's services can also be combined with Sky TV or Freesat on the same dish.