2) A lot (pretty much unlimited, considering anyone can resell DSL service from OpenReach, the company that manages phone lines nationwide).
In London we have Virgin Media which is an HFC/DOCSIS (cable, think Comcast) network, HyperOptic which is an actual fibre to the premises network (capable of 1Gbps and most likely more upon request), a few local fibre providers that can get you a leased line (higher price, but possible if HyperOptic/Virgin don't cover your area), and finally the dozens of DSL providers (which work anywhere you can get a phone line).
3-4) £64 for 1Gbps (symmetrical, so 1Gbps upload too) from HyperOptic. Failing that, 350Mbps (20Mbps upload) from Virgin Media for 50£.
5) 30Mbps Hyperoptic for 24£/month. DSL providers (which there are a ton) could probably go even lower at the expense of speed (especially upload speed).
6) Virgin Media is decent in terms of speed. Customer service is run by monkeys, akin to Comcast. No IPv6, etc. DSL providers are mostly trash so you get what you pay for.
7) No.
8) No (customer service is trash), but speeds are decent and since I'm not in a contract (I always choose the monthly commitment instead of yearly) I can switch if things get too crazy.
2) A lot (pretty much unlimited, considering anyone can resell DSL service from OpenReach, the company that manages phone lines nationwide).
In London we have Virgin Media which is an HFC/DOCSIS (cable, think Comcast) network, HyperOptic which is an actual fibre to the premises network (capable of 1Gbps and most likely more upon request), a few local fibre providers that can get you a leased line (higher price, but possible if HyperOptic/Virgin don't cover your area), and finally the dozens of DSL providers (which work anywhere you can get a phone line).
3-4) £64 for 1Gbps (symmetrical, so 1Gbps upload too) from HyperOptic. Failing that, 350Mbps (20Mbps upload) from Virgin Media for 50£.
5) 30Mbps Hyperoptic for 24£/month. DSL providers (which there are a ton) could probably go even lower at the expense of speed (especially upload speed).
6) Virgin Media is decent in terms of speed. Customer service is run by monkeys, akin to Comcast. No IPv6, etc. DSL providers are mostly trash so you get what you pay for.
7) No.
8) No (customer service is trash), but speeds are decent and since I'm not in a contract (I always choose the monthly commitment instead of yearly) I can switch if things get too crazy.