Earlier this month saw us recognise the best UK broadband providers, services and packages at the uSwitch Broadband Awards 2012.

Based on the results of millions of speed tests and consumer ratings – as well as thousands of uSwitch visitors surveyed and the opinions of our panel of experts – winners were decided in fifteen categories including Best Customer Support, Most Reliable and Best Value Provider.

Highlights

Winner of five awards including Fastest Mobile Broadband, Best Broadband + Home Phone Package and Best Technical Support, O2 was recognised for offering speedy 3G connections, fast and reliable broadband and 24-hour technical support at UK based contact centres.

Best Deal

Appealing to those on the lookout for a great affordable broadband package, O2 are currently offering a package with speeds of up to 20Mb and unlimited downloads, all at half price for twelve months. An exclusive for existing mobile customers, this discount makes the deal just £6.25 per month.

Find more details on the deal here, or call 0808 144 4502.

Winners of four awards including Most Reliable and Most Likely To Be Recommended, users surveyed on uSwitch appreciated the competitive pricing, high level of customer support and quality of service provided by the Yorkshire-based broadband supplier.

Best Deal

PlusNet’s value package offers up to 20Mb speeds (albeit with a 10GB monthly usage limit), free evening and weekend calls, and free activation for a mere £3.24 per month. Find out more about the deal by clicking here.

With free cinema tickets thanks to Orange Wednesdays, free meals at Pizza Express, free weekly movie downloads on iTunes and access to free music via Deezer, the panel felt the wide range of benefits offered to Orange’s broadband customers were truly market-leading.

Best Deal

Orange are currently offering a deal that highlights benefits for existing customers, where those on the network can get speeds of up to 20Mb, unlimited usage, free calls and free connection for just £5 per month.

An exclusive for uSwitch customers is also a free £40 Sainsbury’s voucher, available here or by calling 0800 072 4046 to order.

Check out the full list of winners on the uSwitch Broadband Awards page.