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Archives for June 2013

talktalk introductary offer vouchers
I am thinking of joining talktalk for my phone and broadband ,moving from bt and have been advised on here that the shopping voucher goes up and down in value ,would this be correct as it is currently sitting at £25 ,is it worth hanging on for more ?
internet security on vegascart website
I was google searching on google for good deals on norton internet security and found a website that popped up on the search near the top called vegascart which sold it for just £10.99! Altough the checkout did have the padlock symbol, I found it too good to be true (ive never heard of this site) so I downloaded it from…
replacing TV
Hi folks, so, with a move on the cards, I'm thinking of replacing my TV service with a mix of downloads and streaming services. I think this will prove to be cheaper than Virgin Cable or Sky Satellite. First, has anyone tried this? does it actually work out? For me, I think it'll be a doomed experiment, because I have a 4…
Mobile Broadband - PAYG Dongle
I'm off up to Scotland shortly, and need to get myself a dongle for mobile broadband. There is no internet where I'll be staying, so gonna have to provide it myself. Are there any good deals on both the actual dongle, and for PAYG deals with a decent amount of bandwidth? Any help appreciated.
Broadband Speed Predictor
We're moving to a new area, and as part of a refresh I want to scope my broadband options.... Is there a reliable, honest site that i can get speed predictions for the new area or will I just have to approach individual companies.... Thanks...
From O2 to Sky McAfee subscription still free?
Hi, with o2 we had free full mcafee subscription, just wondering it the mcafee subscription is this carried over to sky automatically? Skys own offer is that thet arre actually offering it free for a year then you pay £3 a month after that?
switching to talk talk from bt
Hi all , was thinking of switching to to the essentials package for phone and broadband from bt , do talk talk use bt's phone lines and can i expect to get the same speeds as my current bt (non fibre optic) package ? thanks in advance
Any ex o2 customers who joined sky - do u regret?
I was lured by skys special offer to o2 customers - no download limits! Yet half the time I cant even read the newspaper or do online shopping as it's so slowwwwwwwwwwww sometimes and makes my browser continuously freeze. So annoying:mad:
Windows Vista Laptop with o2 dongle and hotspot. Connection Drops. Why?
I have a Windows laptop that runs Vista. I have an o2 dongle and an o2 pocket hotspot. I can connect to the internet without any problems using both the dongle or hotspot. However, the problem is the internet will only stay connected for a few minutes maximum before the connection is lost. You can repeat this process and…
TalkTalk router upgrade
I received an email from TalkTalk today offering a free new router. The email contained the following: At TalkTalk, we're always looking for new ways to improve our service for our customers. I'm glad to be able to tell you that you have been selected to receive one of our new, most powerful wireless broadband routers…
Are there honest broadband comparison websites?
Please correct me if I am wrong but it looks like there is no easy way to find a landline+broadband deal from comparison sites. Most of the deals are few pounds for first several months then huge price thereafter and of course the precondition is to buy a landline from the same ISP for not very competitive price. I have…
dont Talk Talk instead Walk Walk
Bit of a techno-phobe but moving and need broadband. Looked at MSE and found Talk Talk deal with broadband and phone recommended as cheapest. I dont have an existing phone line so I phoned Talk Talk with my postcode to check line speed. Line speed check was all good and I was informed that I could have the same deal as on…
horrible reliability with internet. 8 months left in contract
I joined bethere on feb 2013 and have about 8 months left in contract. I'm fed up with the poor reliability and want to make the jump away to fibre which should be more reliable. Is there anything in ofcome rules which will allow me to break the contract if the service is unreliable. I work from home and it's essential for…
can i access data sent/received over my home wifi?
Basically my brother and i are wondering if it is a. Possible b. legal to access data that is being sent over our own internet connections ? To cut a very, very long story short we have major concerns (as does school) that my nephew is being bullied but as he wont say he is theres little anyone can do about it. He's…
Sneaky Sky
Has anyone else been left internet-less on moving into a new home thanks to Sky and their policy of stopping the phone line of the place their customers are leaving? We moved in mid-May and it has taken us almost two months to get online due to the fact that Sky won't do anything until their existing customer lets them…
Best broadband deal
I have just been offered by sky the following deal If i change from my o2 broadband to sky i get 20mg broadband phonelline ~Sky tv with box £14.50 per month I am not bothered about tv just want deal on the rest. Is this a good deal and are sky good internet providers?
Sky v BT
Hi folks first time poster so appologies if this has been discussed before. I have the complete Sky package, minus the movies so that's phone, broadband unlimited and Sky Sports I pay £47.25 for Sky £7.50 for Sky Broadband £14.50 for Sky Talk I am reasonably happy with that but since I got a new smart TV and moved my…
Moving from O2-Sky
A few years back I briefly had Sky BB but wasn't impressed with their speeds. From a 20mb connection I was getting about 8mb! They told me this was because of the ADSL1 technology at my local exchange. However I moved to O2 shortly afterwards and was pulling down about 14mb from the exact same exchange!!!! I'm concerned my…
Broadband provider that doesn't traffic manage & you would recommend?
I'll take the broadband journey right back to my beginning... Joined up with PlusNet around 2004 after they won awards & they were brilliant ..... until they made some changed & then became slower than 56k. This went on for way too long so i jumped ship.... ...to Zen broadband, who were absolutely flawless. My only & i…
BT Business Broadband
I ordered BT Business Broadband 6 weeks ago and upon ordering was informed that the BT Infinity fibre optic broadband would be installed 5 working days later. 6 weeks later they installed it after weeks of backwards & forwards with BT. We have a major contract with a health company that operates in both the UK & abroad…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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