Additional features offered
There are many different additional features available when looking at broadband packages. Some broadband providers include some or all of these additional features as standard, others are optional.
- Email - the majority of broadband providers offer at least one personalised email account for free. The amount of email space and number of email accounts offered varies between providers.
- Web space - space to host your own web site. Similarly to email, the amount of web space offered varies between providers.
- Virus protection - email virus protection to stop your mailbox falling victim to the latest viruses.
- Firewall protection - prevents unauthorised users from hacking into your computer.
- Parental control - enables you to block offensive websites and control email use.
- Junk mail/Spam filter - prevents your mailbox being clogged by annoying unsolicited emails.