| As one of the leading suppliers of broadband | | | | equipped and fully able to handle pretty much any |
| internet, AOL is an established name in such | | | | issue with their services that may arise. |
| circles with a formidable reputation. However just | | | | Off-putting Limits |
| because they have been around for the better | | | | One of the greatest obstacles facing AOL |
| part of a decade, does that mean they offer the | | | | Broadband is the presence of monthly usage |
| best deals? Are they being upstaged by the new | | | | allowances that put a cap of either 10 gigabytes |
| up-and-coming broadband providers that seem to | | | | or 40 gigabytes on downloads, depending on the |
| offer mind-boggling packages at incredibly low | | | | package. Although for casual users these numbers |
| prices? What makes AOL better than these? | | | | are usually more than enough, heavy broadband |
| Solid, Reliable, Award-winning | | | | internet users tend to find such things to be |
| Although age might not count in everything, it | | | | stifling, and require either more of an allowance, |
| does sometimes make a world of difference, | | | | or completely unlimited broadband. |
| especially in an environment as fraught with | | | | Furthermore, despite the innovative packages, |
| danger as the internet. New providers seem to | | | | there are certainly better options that offer |
| come and go with the wind, however AOL | | | | similar or better features for a lower price. When |
| Broadband has remained a stoic monolith that | | | | this is factored in with the limited nature of |
| takes whatever challenges are thrown at it, and | | | | downloads via AOL, it gives off an unfavourable |
| answers them calmly. | | | | appearance of not catering to users that require |
| Ever since becoming the first broadband provider | | | | more than the usual, and most basic, services. |
| to package in wireless routers with broadband | | | | Summed up, AOL Broadband still has a lot to |
| packages, AOL has expanded on its wireless line, | | | | offer its customers; however most of what it |
| and today offers its wireless flexi product. | | | | offers would generally be better for casual users |
| Essentially, wireless flexi is a wireless broadband | | | | rather than more demanding ones. Still, considering |
| service that does not tie a customer down via a | | | | that the vast majority of the UK consists |
| contract for a pre-agreed period of time. As it is | | | | predominantly of casual users rather than |
| affordably priced, it is perfect for anyone who | | | | otherwise, it seems to make good business sense |
| either generally distrusts contracts, or does not | | | | to cater more to their needs. |
| want to commit to a long-term scheme of | | | | For now, the status that AOL Broadband enjoys |
| continuous payments. | | | | would seem to not be under threat, as many |
| Also sweetening the pot is the presence of the | | | | would opt for the experience and reliability that |
| much-vaunted, experienced, and award-winning | | | | are its hallmarks. Better to be paying slightly more |
| customer support that AOL Broadband has at its | | | | for a guaranteed good quality of service than |
| disposal. Be it over the phone, or using the online | | | | slightly less and being left in the lurch the minute |
| live chat feature, the AOL experts are well | | | | something turns sour. |