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	Hardware	Monthly price	Contract	Speed	Downloads	Effective cost The average theoretical monthly cost after adding in the setup cost and then deducting any special offers or discounted months. If the contract length is less than a year we assume you keep the package for a year. For comparison guidance, hope it helps!
Sponsored link	12 monthsHALF PRICE 69% approval 271 reviews	12 months half price Unlimited Broadband only £5/mth 20Mb Broadband with unlimited downloads Inclusive evening/weekend calls (+£12.25 line rental) Offer available to new & existing customers					Go
1	12 monthsHALF PRICE 61% approval 301 reviews	£3.25/mth	12 months	24Mbmax speed	40 GBper month	£3.25/mth	Go 0800 049 7866
	TalkTalk Essentials	Offer: 12 months HALF PRICE broadband (price after first 12 months £6.50) plus FREE connection Phone: Free calls to UK landlines evening and weekends (+ £13.80/mth line rental, or £9.50/mth if you pay 1 year in advance). Add Anytime Boost unlimited calls + £4.50/mth, Mobile Boost 100 min mobile calls Extras: HomeSafe online security package (parental controls, anti-virus and time specific website filtering) plus free wireless router. Add Download Boost 80GB + £5/mth.
2	9 monthsHALF PRICE 61% approval 301 reviews	£14.50/mth£7.25 for 9 months	12 months	24Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED(fair use policy applies)	£9.06/mth	Go 0800 049 7866
	TalkTalk Plus	Offer: 9 months HALF PRICE broadband plus FREE connection Phone: Unlimited anytime calls to UK landlines (+ £13.80/mth line rental, or £9.50/mth if you pay 1 year in advance). Add Mobile Boost 100 minutes inclusive mobile calls + £3/mth. Extras: HomeSafe online security package (parental controls, anti-virus and time specific website filtering) plus free wireless router, free technical & customer support.
3	12 monthsHALF PRICE 69% approval 271 reviews	£5/mth	12 months	20Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED	£5/mth	Go
	Broadband Unlimited	Offer: 12 months HALF PRICE broadband (price after first 12 months £10) Existing Sky TV customers can upgrade to Unlimited Broadband for only £3.75/mth for 12 months Phone: Inclusive evening (7pm - 7am) & weekend UK landline calls (+ £12.25/mth line rental) Extras: Includes free wireless router, 12-month trial of McAfee Security software plus 24/7 technical support
4	7 reviews	£8.99/mth	18 months	24Mbmax speed	100 GBper month(fair use policy)	£8.99/mth	Go 0800 036 0320
	Primus Max Phone + Broadband	Phone: Free evening/weekend UK calls (+ £12.79 line rental) Extras: Free wireless router.
5	12 mths HALF PRICE 77% approval 167 reviews	£3.24/mth	12 months	20Mbmax speed	10 GBper month	£3.24/mth	Go
	Value Broadband & Evening/Weekend Calls	Offer (Ends 08 Mar): 12 months HALF PRICE broadband (normal price £6.49) Phone: Free evening/weekend UK calls (including 0870 / 0845 calls) (+ £12.99/mth line rental, or £9.49/mth if you pay 1 year in advance) Extras: Free wireless 4-port router and 24/7 support. Free usage between midnight-8am.
6	Orange customer discount 67% approval 273 reviews	£5/mth(existing Orange customers only)	12 months	20Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED	£5/mth	Go 0800 294 7338
	Broadband & Off Peak Calls	Phone: Free evening (7pm - 7am) and weekend calls to UK landlines including 0845/0870 numbers (+ £12.75/mth line rental). Extras: Free wireless 'N' router, McAfee Family Protection software, plus unlimited WiFi (existing Orange customers) 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Orange Wednesdays. Non-Orange customers pay £10/mth
7	FREETiVo box + setup 75% approval 769 reviews	£23/mth£3 for 3 months	18 months	10Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED(fair use policy applies)	£19.67/mth	Go
	Virgin L Broadband + TV (M+) + Phone	Offer: FREE installation and TiVo 500GB box activation TV: TiVo 500GB box (pause, rewind and record TV) plus M+ TV package with 75 channels and catch up TV Phone: Unlimited weekend calls to UK landlines and Virgin mobiles (+ £13.90/mth line rental) Extras: Virgin Media Hub
8	75% approval 769 reviews	£27.50/mth£22.50 for 3 months	12 months	30Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED(fair use policy applies)	£30.41/mth	Go
	Virgin XL Broadband (without a Virgin phone line)	Offer: FREE Spotify Premium for 6 months Extras: Free Virgin Media Super Hub (wireless 'N' technology, DOCSIS3, up to 4 wired and 4 wireless connections) Setup fee of £49.95 applies
9	77% approval 167 reviews	£6.49/mth	1 month	20Mbmax speed	10 GBper month	£8.57/mth	Go
	Value Broadband (no annual contract)	Extras: Only 10 days notice required to end your contract. Additional charge for a router if you need one (£20 wired router or £40 wireless router). 24/7 support, free usage between midnight-8am. Setup fee of £25 applies
10	69% approval 249 reviews	£25/mth£20 for 3 months	18 months	40Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED(fair use policy applies)	£24.17/mth	Go
	Unlimited Broadband and Evening/Weekend Calls with BT Infinity broadband	Phone: Free evening and weekend to UK landlines at any time (including 0845 & 0870 numbers) (+ £14.60/mth line rental or £10/mth if you pay 1 year in advance). No connection fee if you need a new line. Extras: New improved Home Hub, advanced security package plus unlimited WiFi

Finding Mac compatible broadband

Being the clear second place preference when it comes to computer operating systems (behind Microsoft Windows), you'll be pleased to hear that finding Mac compatible broadband couldn't be easier.

In terms of hardware, Apple broadband is just the same as any other broadband - the same wires that come out of your wall from either BT (plus anyone who uses BT's hardware - Sky, TalkTalk, O2 etc) or Virgin Media will pop into your Apple just as easily as they would a PC. The same goes for wireless connections - Wi-Fi doesn't mind if you use a Mac or a PC! 

Broadband for Apple Mac software

It is extremely unlikely now, but you may find that the software that comes with your starter pack isn't Mac compatible broadband software. You'd still be able to connect via a Wi-Fi network, but the software on the set up CD may not be compatible with your machine.

You should certainly check with the provider before you buy though, especially if you have an older version of the Apple OS previous to OS X. It always pays to be cautious, but the chances of it not being Mac broadband compatible are slim, as OS X has been around since 2002.

Apple Mac and broadband deals

You aren't likely to find any Apple Mac and broadband specific deals, as the same software and hardware comes with any broadband internet deal you may go for. The only difference will be on the files you import from the CD onto you Mac, but these will come on the same disc as the Windows files and should install automatically (or with very little fuss).

However, the good news is that this means you're privy to the same special offers that everyone gets. It's a highly competitive market, so be sure to shop around using the most important criteria for you - whether it be large download limits, cheap prices, superior extras or fast Mac broadband speeds. If it is great extras, just make sure they're Mac compatible broadband extras!

High speed broadband for Macs

Once again, if you're looking for high speed broadband for Macs, you should have no problems getting online. All the superfast fibre broadband packages from BT and Virgin Media are compatible with Apple's OS X, so you'll be up and running in no time.

As with any other internet package, you should look for a broadband for Apple Mac deal that suits your needs as well as your wallet. While it is always tempting to just go for the fastest package out there, do you really need super fast Mac broadband? If you're only surfing the net or checking your emails most of the time, a cheap deal may do. In most towns and cities, even the cheapest broadband Mac broadband is pretty nippy these days!

Mac broadband goes mobile

If you've already got broadband at home, or can't get it at all, there are plenty of mobile broadband Apple Mac options available. However, you definitely need to read the small print on some of the mobile broadband gadgets to make sure they're Mac compatible.

Things have definitely improved in recent times, but the Mac forums are full of people complaining about dongles that have connection issues for Apple Mac users. If in doubt, call your local dealer before getting a bargain online!

This is especially true if you're looking for Mac compatible pay as you go mobile broadband, as these deals tend to use slightly older dongle designs than contract deals. Don't forget mobile Wi-Fi, or MiFi, deals, as these connect wirelessly so can be much less hassle to get up and running.

General Mac compatible broadband advice

If you're looking for the best deals and offers, no matter what kind of broadband you're after, there are some simple guidelines worth remembering.

First, don't just take our word for it! Alongside the various guides and comparison tables you'll find at Broadband Genie you'll also see we have thousands of reviews from real customers. Of course more often than not people don't go online to praise their UK broadband provider, but if you're going to buy a new deal it's worth having a browse through - you'll soon see patterns emerging when you compare the reviews for various suppliers.

If you can't find the exact help you need here, don't forget you can Ask The Genie and one of our broadband experts should be able to help with your exact query. 

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