Be was set up as a privately-owned, independent ISP in October 2004 and started trading in August 2005. It was the first UK Broadband Internet service provider to deliver download speeds up to a staggering 24Mb and upload speeds up to a record-breaking 1.3Mb. In June 2006, Be was acquired by O2 as part of the mobile phone firms plan to enter the Broadband market with a triple play proposition of Broadband, landline phone calls and mobile. At present, Be still operates under the 'Be' brand. Be provide a Broadband service through a process called local loop unbundling (LLU). This means that they rent space in a BT exchange, buy their own equipment, create their own backhaul network, and connect BT’s copper ‘last mile’ network to your premises. Be's service is therefore only available if your current premises is connected to a BT exchange in which they've ‘unbundled’ (i.e. put Be equipment in). Please click here to check availability. Our Review Of Be Broadband Packages Be offer 2 super fast home Broadband packages to choose from, Be Lite and Be Unlimited. Prices start from £14 a month with both packages including a free wireless modem worth £116. Be Lite - Up to 24Mb Broadband - Download up to 480 times faster than dial-up - 1Gb monthly download usage limit - 12 month contract applies - FREE wireless modem (worth £116) - Available for new customers & those switching provider - £14 per month Be Unlimited - Up to 24Mb Broadband - Download up to 480 times faster than dial-up - Unlimited monthly download usage - No contract, 3 month termination notice required - FREE wireless modem (worth £116) - Available for new customers & those switching provider - £24 per month Be Broadband is available in areas of London, Manchester & Birmingham as part of an expanding roll out programme. You'll need to visit the availability checker at their website to find out whether Be provides service at your local exchange. Please click here to check availability.
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