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Story: Carphone Warehouse takes wraps off 'free' broadband

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This may be good for straightforward consumer stuff. I would have reservations and concerns over the level of service and any SLA's that they would be providing.

There is no mention of any download limitations or any mention that you may not be able to get the 8Mbps service at all!

I am reserving judgement on this. I am also sceptical that they can offer, or even compete with Business Broadband services.

How good is their technical support going to be? Are they simply reselling BT's wholesale services? What if you need multiple static IP address etc? Will they be committed to offering PROPER ISP services like DNS Management etc? Are they going to offer this, and will they chrage extra for it? Oh course they would if they do, cause it a revenue stream.

My advice if you want a SOHO or SME Service - stick with the major players like Demon Internet - they've been providing proper commercial Internet Access Services for years, and have lots of experience at it. OK, they will not be as cheap, but think about it...The basic SOHO/SME package gives you a single static IP, DNS management (including domain name registration etc) and they will deliver your email for your domain via SMTP, to your SBS server for example. And it's all included in the monthly subscription charge, there are no hidden costs.

Think about it. Good for you joe public at home, but I doubt it will provide any benefits to SME/SOHO entities.

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