Customers have just hours left to take advantage of a broadband deal being offered by leading internet service provider PlusNet.

Earlier this month, the firm launched a new special offer of three months of free service for those who sign up before the end of this year.

The offer is available to subscribers who enter the code 'friendsandfamily' when registering for one of the broadband provider's packages.

However, the deal expires today (Thursday January 31st) meaning consumers will have to act quickly to take advantage.

Among the options open to new subscribers is PlusNet's Value service, which is priced at £5.99 a month and offers 10GB download allowance, speeds of up to 8Mb, a free wireless router and 24/7 customer support.

Earlier this month, PlusNet's Peter Jackson warned consumers that Christmas tree lights can potentially have an adverse effect on home broadband connections.