This document compares broadband internet packages from BT Unlimited and Gigaclear. BT Unlimited offers packages that rely on copper wiring with download speeds up to 76 Mbps, while Gigaclear uses fiber optic cables to offer speeds up to 940 Mbps. Gigaclear packages are generally more expensive but do not have line rental fees. An online survey found that existing Gigaclear customers were satisfied with the reliability and speed of the connection. Gigaclear is focused on building fiber networks in rural areas with unsatisfied demand through both commercial and subsidized investments.

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BT Unlimited
Broadband
Extra
BT Unlimited
Infinity 1*
BT Unlimited
Infinity 2*
Gigaclear H50
Gigaclear H50
+ Vonage
Gigaclear H1G
Transmission
medium to premises
Copper twisted
pair
Copper twisted
pair
Copper twisted
pair
Optical fibre Optical fibre Optical fibre
Contract length 12 months 12 months 12 months 15 months 15 months 15 months
Installation (one-off) Included £6.99 £6.99 DIY or from £95 DIY or from £95 DIY or from £95
Connection (one-off) Nil £30 Nil £100.00 £100 £100
Wireless Router Included Included Included Included Included Included
Line Rental* £17.99** £17.99** £17.99** Nil Nil Nil
Service Rental £7.50 £12.50 £30.00 £38.80 £38.80 £71.00
Anytime Calls £7.50 £7.50 £7.50 N/A £8.00 N/A
Package cost £32.99 £37.99 £55.49 £38.80 £46.80 £72.00
Download speed Up to 16 Mbps Up to 38 Mbps Up to 76 Mbps Up to 50 Mbps Up to 50 Mbps Up to 940 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 0.8/3 Mbps Up to 9.5 Mbps Up to 19 Mbps Up to 50 Mbps Up to 50 Mbps Up to 940 Mbps

5. Online survey of 400 Gigaclear customers in February 2015
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6. Online survey of 400 Gigaclear customers in February 2015
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