So Internet (parent company of Christian Technology) has been providing internet access and web hosting since 1997. It is committed to creating and maintaining the best internet connections possible, backed up by superb uptime, reliable server hardware and network performance.

So Internet's address is Townsend Works, Puxton Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5DF, tel: 01562 829 800

It has established itslef as one of the leading UK internet service providers and over the last four years we have been continually and independently ranked amongst the top ten hosting companies in the UK.

Broadband, Pay As You Go and Pay Monthly Dial-Up Internet Access available

The company has a superb support team who can walk customers through each stage of the setting up internet access.

Broadband

Unlike other companies that ask for a minimum 18 month or two year contract, So Internet only asks for a minimum 12 month contract. Every connection donates a between 50p - £3.00 per user per month to Christian Aid's work arounf the world.

The different packages are:

8Mb Ultra fast broadband with unlimited downloads
Up to 2mb/s Download
Up to 448kb/s Upload
Unlimited monthly data
Content Filtering
12 month contract
£20.00 + VAT per month (£23.00)
Setup £50 + VAT and includes free router (£57.50)
£3 per month per connection goes to Christian Aid

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8Mb Ultra fast broadband with wireless router
No wires from the router to the computer
Makes the Internet available to everyone in your home
Up to 2mb/s Download
Up to 448kb/s Upload
10Gb monthly data
Content Filtering
12 month contract
£16.00 + VAT per month (£18.40)
Setup £50 + VAT and includes free router (£57.50)
£2 month per connection goes to Christian Aid

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8Mb Ultra fast broadband
Up to 8mb/s Download
Up to 448kb/s Upload
10Gb monthly data
Content Filtering
12 month contract
£16.00 + VAT per month (£18.40)
Setup £50 + VAT and includes free router (£57.50)
£2 per month per connection goes to Christian Aid

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2Mb Fast broadband
(available to new customers only)
Up to 2mb/s Download
Up to 448kb/s Upload
2Gb monthly data
Content Filtering
12 month contract
£11.00 + VAT per month (£12.65)
Setup £50 + VAT and includes free router (£57.50)
50p month per connection goes to Christian Aid

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Unlimited Pay As You Go Internet access

For £12.50 + VAT per month, and no set up charge, So Internet will offer unlimited internet access through a dial-up connection. £1.50 per month per connection will go to Christian Aid

Included

FREE E-Mail & webmail
All email accounts with active broadband or dial-up services will have anti-spyware and anti-spam included as standard and at no extra cost, along with access to webmail.

Paid for E-Mail & webmail
So Internet (parent company of Christian Technology) We will offer full Webmail/IMAP/POP3 including Spam and Virus Filtering for any people wanting to purchase it. The price will be £2 + VAT per month (including 2 email addresses) with 50p going to Christian Aid.

Microsoft Exchange Email
For customers wanting more enhanced email services Christian Technology can provide Microsoft Exchange based email which includes synchronisation with Outlook and push email.

The current monthly prices are £8.99 + VAT per month for a 1GB mailbox and £9.99 + VAT per month for 2GB. Christian Aid would get 20% revenue from any of these sales.

FREE Web Hosting
We would provide free hosting to any current customers that choose to transfer their service across to us.

Paid for Web Hosting
So Internet offers a range of web hosting packages and it will provide Christian Aid a 20% of any sales.

Domain Names
So Internet will aim to provide Christian Aid with a revenue share from any domain sales.

Customer Support
All of So Internet's support staff are trained and classed as Second Level Technicians. They are not ‘fact finders’. They will diagnose and resolve issues that are raised.

Its Technical Support team are also contactable via email and So Internet will provide FAQ’s, service status reports and other services.

Visit http://sointernet.com/christianaid for more details.

• Questions and answers about the service closure
(October 2008)

• Notice about the Surefish email closure (October 2008)

Surefish technical support

You can email the team at surefishsupport@christian-aid.org