It will cost you, about 10c per Mb and it needs a credit card. No digital rightsmanagement. I’ve used it for a few years with no problems. Have a look.
Your chances of getting done for downloading from the internet are about as much as winning the Lottery probably even less. Anyone who has been done has most likely had their machine at it 24/7 AND held too many files on their HD for uploading too. You will have no problem downloading the occasional ‘Albums worth’ of music, and even less again if you burn it onto Disc for the enjoyment of, and clear it off your system.
Limewire is definately my recommendation for downing occasionally (2-3 albums worth per day) . For the more ‘committed’ fan check out newsbin.com . Rather than me ramble on about what that is have a look and read it. It is quite incredible what is available via the Newsgroups and this little baby will give you access to all of it
I have a deal from NTL . 1GB unlimited broadband. Free local calls after 1800hrs & at weekends. £25 @ month. That includes line rental.
For broadband deals try out this website. moneysavingexpert.com/
For my phone calls I use Skype. Buy a VoiP Skype phone .£30
Calls PC to PC are free anywhere in the world.
Skype to a landline any where in the world cost 84p @ hour.