Get the best broadband for the best value!
If you found yourself with a few more Wi-Fi enabled gadgets in the house post-Christmas, it may be time to think about whether you're getting the best out of your current broadband deal.
But which deal should you go for? There are quite a few cracking offers coming to an end in the next couple of weeks, which are well worth a look.
Broadband and phone
Broadband and phone packages tend to work out as better value than broadband-only packages. Plus, providers sweeten the deal by throwing in perks like cashback and shopping vouchers.
Here are the best broadband and phone deals going. Line rental is included in the monthly cost.
|
Package |
Offer |
Speed (up to) |
Usage limit |
Monthly cost |
Total 1st year cost (including line rental) |
Offer end date |
|
Sky Broadband Unlimited and Talk Weekends (12 months) |
Free for 12 months, plus a £50 M&S voucher |
17MB |
Truly unlimited |
Nothing for 12 months (£7.50 thereafter) |
£203.75 (includes £6.95 one-off costs) |
21st January 2015 |
|
TalkTalk SimplyBroadband (18 months) |
Free for 12 months plus £50 Love2Shop voucher |
17 MB |
Truly unlimited |
Nothing for 12 months (£3.50 thereafter) |
£205.40 (includes £5 one-off costs) |
8th January 2015 |
|
EE Unlimited Broadband and Weekend Calls (12 months) |
Better than half price for 12 months |
17 MB |
Unlimited |
£1.95 for the first 12 months (£9.95 thereafter) |
£218.40 (includes £6 one-off costs) |
31st January 2015 |
|
Fuel Unlimited Fuel Broadband (12 months) |
Six months half price |
16MB |
Truly unlimited |
£2 for first six months (£4 thereafter) |
£223.95 (includes £7.95 one-off costs) |
N/A |
Broadband, phone and TV
You can potentially save even more by including your TV package in your bundle. Just make sure you check exactly which channels are included, as the various TV packages can vary significantly.
|
Package |
Offer |
Speed (up to) |
Usage limit |
Monthly cost |
Total 1st year cost |
Offer end date |
|
TalkTalk Essentials TV (18 months) |
£4.25 per month for 12 months plus £50 Love2Shop voucher |
17MB |
Truly unlimited |
£4.25 for first 18 months (£8.50 thereafter) |
£256.40 (includes £5 one-off costs) |
8th January 2015 |
|
BT TV Starter, Broadband and Weekend Calls (12 months) |
£4.75 a month for 12 months plus £75 Sainsbury’s gift card |
17MB |
10GB |
£4.75 for first 12 months (£13 thereafter) |
£302.83 (includes £41.95 one-off costs) |
7th January 2015 |
|
Sky The Original and Broadband Unlimited and Talk Weekends (12 months) |
£16.13 per month for £12 months plus £75 credit (exclusive to broadbandchoices) |
17MB |
Truly unlimited |
£16.13 for first 12 months (£29 thereafter) |
£332.31 (includes £16.95 one-off costs) |
8th January 2015 |
|
Virgin Media Big Easy (18 months) |
£16 a month for 12 months plus £50 credit |
50MB |
Unlimited |
£16 for the first 18 months (£22 thereafter) |
£345.88 |
6th January 2015 |
Switching providers
[SPOTLIGHT]Before you sign up for a new deal, it’s a good idea to look at the UK’s best and worst broadband providers to find out how each performs in terms of connection speed, technical support and customer service.
It’s also worth checking if there are any penalties for cancelling your current contract, as they may outweigh any financial benefits of switching to a new provider.
However, if you want to switch because your current supplier has increased their prices mid-way through your contact you can do so penalty-free if you signed up after January 23rd 2014.
To make the switch you’ll need to contact your existing provider for your Migration Authorisation Code (MAC).
Then it’s just a case of passing it on to your new provider. Once your new service is up and running, contact your old provider to cancel their service.
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