Full Speed ahead as BT offers Super-Fast Broadband to all New Customers on own Network

— Up to 24Mb broadband with faster internet access and snappier, clearer downloads of movies and music

BT has announced that from today all new BT broadband customers living in the 22 locations on BT's own next generation network will automatically avail of speeds of up to 24Mb.

This means that instead of signing up for the company's original broadband packages of up to 1Mb and 6Mb, new customers in these areas will be automatically provided with broadband speeds of up to 24Mb at no additional cost. Download limits are the defining characteristic of the BT BB packages on offer.  It means that they will be able to download their favourite music, video, games and movies faster, without interruption or delay. BT will provide the maximum speed that the new customer's phone line can support up to a maximum of 24Mb.

The move will allow new customers, who sign up for Option 1 and Option 2 broadband packages, to immediately experience the benefits of optimum broadband speeds on BT's own network for just €39.16 (incl. VAT) per month and €46.19 (incl. VAT) per month respectively.* This contrasts with eircom's equivalent up to 1Mb and up to 3Mb broadband packages which are available for €50.56 (inc. VAT) per month and €55.58 (incl. VAT) per month respectively.**

This offer applies to all new customers in the following BT exchange areas: Tallaght, Dun Laoghaire, Dolphins Barn, Dublin North Main, Terenure, Merrion, Crown Alley, Beggars Bush, Swords, Clondalkin, Summerhill, Blanchardstown, Whitehall, Belcamp, Foxrock, Naas, Dooradoyle (Limerick), Navan, Kilkenny City, Douglas (Cork), Ballincollig (Cork) and Greystones (Wicklow).

Micheál Burke, Director of BT's Consumer Division said, 'We are delighted to be able to give the highest attainable broadband speed available on BT's own next generation network to all of our new broadband customers and shortly to our existing customers. By offering speeds of up to 24Mb, we are opening up all of the possibilities that an enriched broadband experience delivers, such as ultra fast downloading, video, video on demand, gaming and having numerous PCs connected at one time without compromising overall experience. All of this is at no extra cost to the customer and delivered over our own fully capable and reliable next generation network.'

For more details on BT's new broadband offer, including pricing, speed comparisons and tips on how to maximise your broadband speed, please visit www.btireland.ie/24mb  or call 1800 923 927.

BT costs quoted include line rental.

**Eircom costs correct as of date of release by BT.

About the offer

From 15th April, all new 1Mb and up to 6Mb BT broadband customers living in any of the 22 areas on BT's own next generation network will be able to avail of speeds of up to 24Mb for no extra cost.

For new customers signing up to Broadband Option 1 (up to 1Mb), the offer will run for a six month period. Thereafter, the standard speed for Option 1 customers will be up to 1Mb. Customers can continue to enjoy the richer broadband experience that 24Mb offers by upgrading to Option 2 (up to 6Mb) for only an additional €8 per month compared to standard Option 1 price. Standard speed for Option 2 from 15th April will be 24Mb.

In the 22 areas where BT's new offer of up to 24Mb Broadband is available, this new speed offer is applicable to new customers only.

Service is dependent on survey, compatibility and reliability. Terms, conditions & 12 month contract apply. Actual speed is subject to distance from the exchange & line quality. BT will provide the maximum broadband speed that the customer's phone line and modem can support.