o2 Broadband
Firmly established as a mobile phone network, O2 has branched out and now offers broadband too. O2 was formed when the BT group de-merged several aspects of its business to strengthen its positions with shareholders. Originally known as BT Cellnet, the company changed its name to O2 UK on November 17, 2001. Now known as Telefonica O2, it has the largest number of subscribers out of all the major UK network operators.
O2 made its first step into broadband when it purchased Be broadband – which offered the fastest broadband speeds in the UK. From October 2007 it launched its own broadband brand with discounts to customers who are O2 mobile phone contract or pay-as-you-go customers.
Who is o2 broadband ideal for?
O2 broadband will appeal to anyone who wants super-fast broadband with unlimited* downloads from a broadband company with an extensive background in the provision of communication services. Its packages are straightforward broadband only deals but will carry particular appeal to current O2 mobile phone users who can benefit from a discount.
What do you need to get o2 broadband?
- A BT home phone line.
- A PC with a CD-ROM drive.
- O2 broadband comes with the O2 wireless box. If you don’t want wireless you can use Ethernet cables.
- An Ethernet port.
- Windows 2000 or above, Mac customers need Apple Mac OS 10.
What else does o2 have to offer?
All three O2 broadband packages come with the O2 wireless box, a free UK customer service line, McAfee security, free web texts and up to 10 email addresses. You will be tied into a 12month contract no matter which package you choose.
O2 attempts to offer peace of mind to its customers and runs a money back guarantee. At the time of publication this is a 50day guarantee applicable for sign-ups before July 31, 2008 – meaning that if you do sign up before then you will be able to change your mind if you’re unhappy with the service provided.
As an added extra to O2 mobile phone customers, O2 broadband offers O2 email to mobile with which you can get emails directly to your handset – up to 1,000 a month. They appear on your screen like text messages.
