From September customers who pre-register for a two-year broadband contract with AOL, costing £19.99 a month, will receive a Dell laptop, worth £500. The laptop features an 80GB hard drive, 1GB RAM, and 15.4inch wide screen.

The move comes a day after Orange Broadband announced that it was teaming up with PC World to offer a free laptop to customers who signed up to its broadband service.

Dell president of global consumer products Ron Garriques said: ‘This is part of our commitment to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the benefits of a wireless digital home.’

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