Internet Tariff Options
Which payment option should I choose?
This very much depends on how you intend to use the Internet. Subscription free (Pay as you go) tariff options are available however these would not necessarily be the cheapest option. If you are a regular Internet user a subscription may suit better.
- Pay as You Go options mean you only pay call charges for connecting to your ISP. The call rates charged are similar to the local call rate for a normal voice call. It suits if you only require Internet access from time to time and you don't spend much time online when you do connect. You should note that technical support is often charged at higher rates on Pay as You Go tariff options.
- Partial Flat Rate options are where the call costs at defined times and/or a set amount of hours are included in your subscription charge, for example a tariff option could be that off peak call costs are included while connections to the Internet at peak times are still charged at a pence per minute rate. Check the conditions of use around inclusive hours and see if that suits your usage pattern.
- Full Flat Rate options require you to pay a fixed amount every month, however, this subscription charge includes all your call costs for connecting to the Internet. You should be aware that a fair use or acceptable use policy may apply. This option will suit any residential user who spends a large amount of time online, in particular, at peak time.
- Broadband tariff options generally require you to pay a fixed monthly charge which includes a download allowance for that month. If you exceed your download allowance then you are charged for each additional megabyte of data you download. You may also need to take into account the initial upfront cost of purchasing and installing your broadband modem.
