Regional Broadband fair usage warning

M5

Had been looking at getting regional broadband. Their speeds looked ok and they state unlimited downloads on their website as well as

"If you choose Regional Broadband you won’t have to worry about any hidden charges or extras – your bill is always the same – every month."

So everyone know unlimited rarely means unlimited so I mailed them. This is the response I recieved

Thank you for your message m5. Please find the information you requested below.

1. 24:1 is the maximum contention.

2. Fair usage depends on the package selected.

2Mb @ €27.99 - 30Gb

4Mb @ €37.99 - 50Gb

6Mb @ €50.00 - 80Gb

10Mb @ €69.99 - 120Gb

If you exceed your monthly usage you can be charged €1 per extra 1Gb. If you are relying on this connection for business use, we will need to provide you a business quotation on a needs assessment basis. This Fair Usage Policy is close to industry standard.

Amazingly low limits on unlimited broadband (eircom/vodafone/upc all above 300gb) and hidden charges for exceeding those embarrassingly low limits for a "fixed broadband" provider

Be warned if you are thinking of entering a contract with them

boolajake

Are regional broadband any good, their price for 10Mb is now 39.99 and I was told they guarantee at least 5Mb at peak time. I have found it hard to find any reviews on them, maybe someone on here might help.

colm_mcm

Is fixed line broadband a viable option where you live?

mattaiuseire

Shockingly expensive!

magentis

"This fair usage policy is close to industry standard".Hilarious.

boolajake

I can only get wireless as I am in rural Wexford. I have Permanet but it is very slow.