AOL is one of the best known brands online with a long history of providing home internet connections.
AOL Broadband became part of the TalkTalk family of telecoms services in 2006. AOL Broadband is now essentially a trading name for a service provided by TalkTalk, making AOL part of one of the largest broadband suppliers in the UK.
AOL offer a range of broadband and home telephone packages, including some competitive bundle deals. Their standard broadband packages are delivered down your existing telephone line which means customers have to pay line rental to their existing home telephone provider on top of the monthly charge for broadband. For anyone needing advice on their broadband service, AOL provide an online help centre which is available at any time of the day or night.
The Wireless Flexi package is aimed at customers who do not want to commit to a single provider for an extended period, making it an easy way for new customers to try out AOL. The Wireless Flexi package has no minimum contract duration, meaning customers can leave at any time with attracting any exit fees.
The standard AOL Wireless package is very similar to the Wireless Flexi package, except there is no connection charge and customers are required to enter into a contract with AOL for a minimum of 18 months.
Both packages have a maximum download speed of 8Mbps and each includes a wireless router free of charge. There is a 10GB monthly usage cap, which is enough for most light to moderate internet users.
As well as the standard broadband services, AOL also offer a range of packages which include line rental in the monthly price. Choosing one of these deals means that AOL will be taking over control of your home telephone line from BT.
Customers selecting the Platinum 3 option benefit from unlimited downloads and a maximum download speed of 24Mbps. Platinum 2 has a virtually limitless 50GB data allowance and an 8Mbps download speed.
Because most telephone exchanges can now support high speed broadband, the standard ADSL home broadband packages offered by AOL are available to the majority of people living in the UK.
The 24Mbps service is less widely accessible however, as the AOL technology has to be installed in local telephone exchanges for the service to work. As always, it is a good idea to compare the deals carefully and ensure that AOL broadband is available in your area to avoid disappointment.
As well as broadband, AOL also offer a home telephone phone service called AOL Talk. AOL offer customers the chance to bundle their broadband service with AOL Talk, which can be a good option for anyone looking to save money on their phone calls as well as their internet connection.
AOL Talk offer a number of competitive tariffs which allow customers to make free calls to UK landline numbers at certain times. The cheaper calling package offers free calls during the evening and weekends, plus there is an unlimited landline calling option for those who have a little more to spend.
