Internet service provider UK Online has become the first to offer super-fast broadband across the UK.
ADSL2+ technology promises speeds of up to 22Mbps (megabits per second), although many may not get close to these speeds. The connection speed depends on how far someone lives from a telephone exchange and the quality of their phone line.
Other internet providers, including BT, Wanadoo and Bulldog, are currently testing ADSL2+ technology. One other firm, Be, has already launched a service although it is limited to the London area.
UK Online said its service would be available to around 4.4m homes in urban areas across the UK and the coverage be extended over the next 12 months. "While some customers will get 22Mbps or even more, up to 24Mbps, the quality of their phone line and distance from the exchange will dictate their maximum speed," said general manager Chris Stening.
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