News BT 'clarifies' broadband definition

The whole enchilada from el Reg:

BT has taken a swipe at ISPs who market sub-500k services as "broadband".

In a press release today announcing the news that it is now flogging router modems specifically for gamers to wire up their Xbox or Playstation 2 consoles for broadband, BT threw in this mischievous comment.

"For clarity, BT's definition of broadband is a connection of 500kbps or more. Some other providers are currently claiming mid-band connections as broadband and these are not able to provide the same internet experience for customers."

Only last week Tiscali UK announced it was introducing a 150Kbps "broadband" package for £15.99 a month.

And it didn't take long for BT and AOL to condemn the claim that a 150k service is broadband.

 

Good on you BT!

150k isnt "broad"band.

 

Why would some people sign up for a 150kb connection at 15.99 per month when you can get a 512 connection for 18 (which i am using now)?

 

for once...thubs up to BT