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Gaming Broadband Packages from
Aquiss
Aquiss UK broadband packages are ideal solution for online
gaming from XBox, Playstation, Wii and PC broadband games.
Broadband makes more possible, such as surfing at faster speeds, sending and
receiving large email attachments and downloading music and video. Broadband
makes more possible, such as surfing at faster speeds, sending and receiving
large email attachments and downloading music and video.
Broadband makes more possible, such as surfing at faster
speeds, sending and receiving large email attachments and downloading music and
video.
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Minimum Contract |
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1 Month |
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1 Month |
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1 Month |
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1 Month |
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Allowance (Peak) |
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30GB |
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60GB |
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90GB |
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120GB |
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Allowance
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300GB |
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330GB |
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360GB |
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390GB |
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Download Speed* |
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8Mbps |
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8Mbps |
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8Mbps |
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Upload Speed* |
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448k |
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448k |
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448k |
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448k |
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Personal Webspace |
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250MB |
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250MB |
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250MB |
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250MB |
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Single Static IP |
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Usenet Text Service |
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Email POP3
Mailboxes |
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Email Address Aliases |
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Unlimited |
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Unlimited |
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Unlimited |
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Unlimited |
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Anti Spam
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Anti
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IMAP Support |
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Webmail Service |
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Interleaving
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Low Latency Monitoring |
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Console and PC Gaming |
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Multicast Support |
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BBC iPlayer Support |
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P2P/Usenet Support |
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Peering Information
Gamers will enjoy only the very best
gaming performance with Aquiss thanks to our direct peering and
close network links. A selection of major UK and European gaming
networks are listed below with an average performances obtained
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Region 1: Connections from England
but excluding South-West and North England (eg: cumbria)
Region 2: Connections from Wales, South-West England and
North England
Region 3: Connections from Scotland and Northern Ireland
¹The above average samples were taken in
June 2008, from 67 broadband connections located in various areas of
the UK to give a fairer sample. All lines were operating in FAST
Path mode and response times were from public server addresses
available on each gaming network web sites.
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Anti Packet Loss System
In order to prevent packet loss and high
latency during the gaming experience, we have deployed a system
that we call Anti-Loss Tool (ALT) that monitors all broadband
capacity to ensure that no part of the network is being
saturated.
If the monitoring systems determine that a part of the broadband
network is about to become overloaded, a sample average of usage
over the last five minutes from that part of the network is used
to decide how to control packet loss; within a short period of
time this
measure is deployed.
All ISP networks are subject to an occasional slowdown, but the
skilful art of balance loading and capacity upgrades can help
to control this. The Aquiss core network is consistently upgraded,
often ahead of requirements, that ensures only the finest gaming
experience.
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Understanding Peak Usage and Off-Peak Usage
We split the week into 2 periods based when we know usage on the
network is and is not taking place. This allows us
to control the Quality of Service (QoS) that you receive to a
very high standard. It also ensures that no customer can abuse
the network by offering a "fair for all" approach.
Peak Usage Period
is 8.00am until 9.59pm Monday to Friday
Off-Peak Usage Period is 10.00pm until 7.59am
Monday to Friday and All-Day Weekends.
During the Off-Peak period, because the network is
vastly more empty, we are able to provide every customer a free bonus top-up without using up your main peak
monthly usage. An example of using this bonus could be to
schedule Windows Updates, Sky by Broadband downloads or similar
which are generally quite large. Overall more value for your
money.
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Available Payment Options
Payments can be made securely via our
e-billing platform using a wide range of payment options. These
include Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro,
Switch, Solo and Amex. You can also use PayPal.
Please Note : Please be advised that payments via AMEX
can be subject to extra handling charges imposed by AMEX directly.
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What speed will my line
support?
* This is totally dependant on how far you
are from your local exchange and the conditions of your
telephone line. However, upon receiving your order, we will automatically
attempt to activate your BT telephone line at the fastest possible
speed, up to
8Mbps.
In the event of this speed not been established, your
line will be enabled at the highest speed available. Therefore you may get a line speed of 4.5Mbps or
6.5Mbps for example. In any event will we attempt to enable your
line.
Broadband speeds on an individual
line is governed by a wide range of physical factors. BT
estimates that 78 per cent of BT phone lines should support
broadband at line rates of 4Mbit/s and above, with 6Mbit/s and
above available to more than 42 per cent. For those living or
working close to their local telephone exchange, line rates of
up to the maximum 8Mbit/s should be achievable.
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