Orange to offer free broadband...

Fr3Ak · 01-06-2006, 14:00

From informa.com

"Orange is to offer free broadband in the UK through its Wanadoo business as the pair officially merge next week, according to reports.

The UK's Guardian newspaper says an announcement on the free broadband - the second in the UK following Carphone Warhouse's move last month - is expected next Wednesday.

The deal has not yet been signed off by France Telecom according to the report which suggests a huge advertising campaign due on "O-Day" - June 1, when the Orange and Wanadoo businesses are finally merged.

Wanadoo currently has around one million broadband subscribers and another one million dial-up customers who may be tempted by Carphone Warehouse's free offer. Orange is keen to reduce the losses it makes to Carphone as well as launching the newly merged organisation with a memorable baptism.

According to the reports, which neither Orange nor Wanadoo will comment on, customers wanting to sign up for the "free" broadband will have to take out a mobile phone contract. Cheap fixed-line calls are also expected to be given to customers.

In a statement Orange said: "Despite reports in today's Guardian newspaper, Orange has not confirmed the details of its new broadband offer. We will be announcing details of new services next week and look forward to giving you more information then."

Carphone Warehouse ties users into its TalkTalk telephony service which is dependent on customers signing up for 18 months.

Carphone Warehouse was not available for comment. "

triple play huh?

Glen · 01-06-2006, 14:09

I was wondering when I phoned Orange Shop and it said "press 1 for our free broadband offer" what that was all about, now I know. But I don't think I'll be going back to Wanadoo/Orange for my ISP (I dumped them the day I got ADSL), I'll stick to just getting my mobile from them.

Fr3Ak · 02-06-2006, 09:51

See, I've never had any issues with wanadoo, so I must admit, I am quite tempted.

Already paying 20-odd quid for broadband, may as well make it up to 30 and get a phone with inclusive minutes.

mattworld · 02-06-2006, 13:04

Apart from the 18 month contract. The problem with this offer is the download limit...its only 2GB a month.

For light users this isn't too bad though

Fr3Ak · 05-06-2006, 17:22

true, but I think you can pay extra and up the limits. If what I've been told is right the max version is only a tenner - so forty squid for no download limit, mobile phone, no hiring fee for their "livebox" thing and up to 8 meg speeds.

Can't be all that bad surely?

crowfield99 · 08-06-2006, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fr3Ak

true, but I think you can pay extra and up the limits. If what I've been told is right the max version is only a tenner - so forty squid for no download limit, mobile phone, no hiring fee for their "livebox" thing and up to 8 meg speeds.

Can't be all that bad surely?

Nope, only keeping up with the competition like TalkTalk.

01-06-2006, 14:00	#1
Fr3Ak Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North of England Posts: 113	Orange to offer free broadband... From informa.com "Orange is to offer free broadband in the UK through its Wanadoo business as the pair officially merge next week, according to reports. The UK's Guardian newspaper says an announcement on the free broadband - the second in the UK following Carphone Warhouse's move last month - is expected next Wednesday. The deal has not yet been signed off by France Telecom according to the report which suggests a huge advertising campaign due on "O-Day" - June 1, when the Orange and Wanadoo businesses are finally merged. Wanadoo currently has around one million broadband subscribers and another one million dial-up customers who may be tempted by Carphone Warehouse's free offer. Orange is keen to reduce the losses it makes to Carphone as well as launching the newly merged organisation with a memorable baptism. According to the reports, which neither Orange nor Wanadoo will comment on, customers wanting to sign up for the "free" broadband will have to take out a mobile phone contract. Cheap fixed-line calls are also expected to be given to customers. In a statement Orange said: "Despite reports in today's Guardian newspaper, Orange has not confirmed the details of its new broadband offer. We will be announcing details of new services next week and look forward to giving you more information then." Carphone Warehouse ties users into its TalkTalk telephony service which is dependent on customers signing up for 18 months. Carphone Warehouse was not available for comment. " triple play huh?

01-06-2006, 14:09	#2
Glen Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Inverness Posts: 11,726	I was wondering when I phoned Orange Shop and it said "press 1 for our free broadband offer" what that was all about, now I know. But I don't think I'll be going back to Wanadoo/Orange for my ISP (I dumped them the day I got ADSL), I'll stick to just getting my mobile from them.

02-06-2006, 09:51	#3
Fr3Ak Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North of England Posts: 113	See, I've never had any issues with wanadoo, so I must admit, I am quite tempted. Already paying 20-odd quid for broadband, may as well make it up to 30 and get a phone with inclusive minutes.

02-06-2006, 13:04	#4
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	Apart from the 18 month contract. The problem with this offer is the download limit...its only 2GB a month. For light users this isn't too bad though

05-06-2006, 17:22	#5
Fr3Ak Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North of England Posts: 113	true, but I think you can pay extra and up the limits. If what I've been told is right the max version is only a tenner - so forty squid for no download limit, mobile phone, no hiring fee for their "livebox" thing and up to 8 meg speeds. Can't be all that bad surely?

08-06-2006, 08:46	#6
crowfield99 Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Walsall, UK Posts: 520	Quote: Originally Posted by Fr3Ak true, but I think you can pay extra and up the limits. If what I've been told is right the max version is only a tenner - so forty squid for no download limit, mobile phone, no hiring fee for their "livebox" thing and up to 8 meg speeds. Can't be all that bad surely? Nope, only keeping up with the competition like TalkTalk.

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