Eclipse Internet
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Eclipse Internet is a UK Internet Service Provider based out of Exeter, Devon. They are owned by Kingston Communications. They supply ADSL and Dialup connections to the home user market. The company have services for the business market including SDSL and a Leased Line service.
[edit] History
Eclipse Internet began in 1995 as a South West internet service provider utilising an 0845 dialup number.
In 2001 Eclipse launched their first Broadband product, based on BT's wholesale ADSL service.
In 2004 they were purchased by Kingston Communications for a total of £12.5 million. £9.5 million was paid in cash, whilst the remainder was paid in Kingston shares.
In 2005 Eclipse began trials of a combined digital television, telephone and broadband service.
[edit] Awards
Internet Service Provider Awards (ISPA)
Winner of Best Consumer Broadband Award 2007
Finalist of Best Business Broadband Award 2007
PC Pro Awards
Shortlisted for Best Broadband ISP Award 2006
PC Advisor Awards
Special Mention - PC Advisor Awards 2006
PC Pro Awards
‘Highly Commended’ Broadband ISP 2005
National Business Awards
Regional winner of ‘Business Innovation of the Year’ 2005
Finalist in the National Business Awards 2005
Internet Best Service Provider Awards (ISPA)
Winner for Consumer Broadband Services 2005
Finalist for Best Business Broadband service 2005
The Sunday Times Tech Track 100
Achieved placement in the top 100 - 2001, 2002 and 2004
Internet Service Provider Awards (ISPA)
Best Business Broadband Provider 2003
National Business Awards
'Highly Commended' finalist in the Customer Focus Award 2003
Future UK Internet Awards
'Commended' Best Business Broadband Provider 2003
British Computing Society IT Professional Awards
Finalist in the Business Achievement Award 2003
The Sunday Times Buyers Guide
Best for Business ISP 2003
