PlusNet will be one of the first ISPs to take full advantage of BT’s IPStream Max product due to launch on 31st March. More than 5,300 exchanges across the UK will be upgraded to support higher speed broadband speeds up to 8Mbit/s. These exchanges serve more than 99.6 per cent of UK homes and businesses.
PlusNet has approaching 200,000 broadband customers and over the coming months will be rewarding all of its existing customers with free speed upgrades.
Unlike some other providers PlusNet will not be insisting its customers sign a new 12 month contract or pay any extra fees to get the higher speeds.
This development will allow customers to surf and download at speeds up to 8Mbit/s, enabling them to get more out of their broadband connection. The ADSL broadband speed that can be supported on an individual line is governed by a wide range of physical factors and during pre-launch trials PlusNet customers achieved an average speed of 6.1Mbit/s. BT estimates that 78 per cent of homes and businesses should support broadband at 4Mbit/s and above, with 6Mbit/s and above available to more than 42 per cent. For those living or working close to their local telephone exchange, up to the maximum 8Mbit/s should be achievable.
PlusNet’s network management system is built to enable its customers to take full advantage of faster speeds. PlusNet gives priority to time-sensitive traffic at peak times, so customers get a high quality service when they need it most. This will become increasingly important as use of music and video download services rises, driving up demand for bandwidth and causing other ISPs networks to clog up at peak times.
Neil Armstrong, PlusNet’s Marketing Director said “After working closely with BT on extensive trials, we are pleased to be leading the way by giving all our broadband customers access to an improved internet experience. Our customers have been delighted with the speeds they’ve achieved in the trials. Now we’ll be delivering the fastest speeds possible to our customers.”
In addition to improved speeds, PlusNet customers will also be able to activate a PlusTalk telephone calls package that includes free VoIP calls as part of their improved service
PlusNet has approaching 200,000 broadband customers and over the coming months will be rewarding all of its existing customers with free speed upgrades.
Unlike some other providers PlusNet will not be insisting its customers sign a new 12 month contract or pay any extra fees to get the higher speeds.
This development will allow customers to surf and download at speeds up to 8Mbit/s, enabling them to get more out of their broadband connection. The ADSL broadband speed that can be supported on an individual line is governed by a wide range of physical factors and during pre-launch trials PlusNet customers achieved an average speed of 6.1Mbit/s. BT estimates that 78 per cent of homes and businesses should support broadband at 4Mbit/s and above, with 6Mbit/s and above available to more than 42 per cent. For those living or working close to their local telephone exchange, up to the maximum 8Mbit/s should be achievable.
PlusNet’s network management system is built to enable its customers to take full advantage of faster speeds. PlusNet gives priority to time-sensitive traffic at peak times, so customers get a high quality service when they need it most. This will become increasingly important as use of music and video download services rises, driving up demand for bandwidth and causing other ISPs networks to clog up at peak times.
Neil Armstrong, PlusNet’s Marketing Director said “After working closely with BT on extensive trials, we are pleased to be leading the way by giving all our broadband customers access to an improved internet experience. Our customers have been delighted with the speeds they’ve achieved in the trials. Now we’ll be delivering the fastest speeds possible to our customers.”
In addition to improved speeds, PlusNet customers will also be able to activate a PlusTalk telephone calls package that includes free VoIP calls as part of their improved service
