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24Mb broadband explained

24Mb broadband is the fastest ADSL broadband currently available in the UK. A 24Mb service is available from Be, Eclipse, Primus and TalkTalk at present. However, other ISPs are climbing the non-cable speed rankings, with the likes of Virgin, Orange, Sky and O2 currently offering 20Mb.

More ISPs should soon be able to offer this impressive 24Mb speed. But as 24Mb broadband is only currently available in a limited number of locations, we thought you might want to see all your speedy options.

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How does 24Mb broadband work?

If you are living in an urban area in which Be, Eclipse, Primus and TalkTalk operate and you live close to the nearest exchange, you may be able to get 24Mb broadband.

24Mb broadband is provided over a ADSL2 connection. ADSL2 is the cutting edge of broadband technology and offers up to 24Mb downloads.

ADSL2 is ideal if you are an online gamer or a heavy downloader and uses the latest broadband technology to make sure you get the best possible speeds. To find out more, read our guide -What is ADSL2 Broadband?

Who is 24Mb broadband for?

• Online gamers
• Heavy downloaders
• Peer-to-peer enthusiasts
• Those wanting to run several heavy-usage devices from the same connection
• IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) subscribers
• VoD (Video on Demand) users

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Essentially, 24Mb or ADSL2 broadband suits those wishing to use services that require increased bandwidth to stream live video without subjecting the customer to pauses while the program or film downloads over slow connections.

For information on downloading music and films on broadband, check out our guides:

• Downloading films via broadband

• Downloading music via broadband

ADSL2 adds certain features to regular ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) technology that boosts performance, improves data rate and reach performance. ADSL2 and ADSL2+ offer speeds of up to 24Mb download and 1Mb upload, depending on location.

Accessing 24Mb broadband is dependent on location

1. ADSL2 is only currently available in urban areas. Insert your postcode into our postcode checker to see if you can access this speedy connection.

Fast broadband

1. For those in cable areas, Virgin Media’s XL packages is the choice for you
2. Just looking for straight-forward broadband? O2 is the option to go for, it’s perfect for those who don’t want to bundle their landline and TV with their broadband.
3. If you want fast broadband combined with TV and off-peak calls, it has to be Sky.
4. Gaming fanatics would do well to consider Be's Unlimited package
5. BT's Infinity super fast up to 40Mb package is a great all-round service.

Find out about BT Infinity and compare packages at our dedicated BT Infinity page

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You can now get super-fast mobile broadband too. Mobile broadband speeds are not yet quite as fast as home broadband speeds with ADSL2, but you can get good broadband speeds on your laptop anywhere where there is mobile phone network coverage.

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