BT - vs- Virgin bundles for a newbie?

c0sie

Hi guys'n'gals

First post in the forum but if been reading as many of the guides at the top as I can over the last few weeks as ive recently bought my first house and am moving-in in two weeks.

My question is about bundles from BT and Virgin.
Im after a bundle that will give me free weekend (and evening if possible) calls, broadband with no download limits and some form of digital TV for around £25p/m.

Ive looked at the 'Option 3' from BT, and the new 'Special Deal' that Virgin Media are offering for £16 but wondered if anyone had any useful advise.

I know my house a BT line already in (I bought the house from my sister and she used to have BT internet) but am worried that if I go for the cheaper Virgin deal I will have to pay a rediculous line installation charger for that?

Nevertheless, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Cris

Choc

Hi the Utility Warehouse offer 8mg bb,line rental and free uk calls from £19.99 p/m.Hope that helps.

Mark

c0sie

Hi, thanks for the reply!

Im actually looking to get phone, broadband and TV all in for the £25 if anyone is able to comment on the above two bundles?

Ive just had a look at the Virgin T&C's and note there are quite afew 'extra' charges such as installation and delivery etc etc?

Helix

The installation on Virgin is £30 but if you buy online you get a £30 discount so really it is free. The postage costs just apply to the Mobile offers.

c0sie

Hey Helix, thanks for letting me know about the online discount

Cris

Quentin

Choc wrote: »

the Utility Warehouse offer 8mg bb,line rental and free uk calls from £19.99 p/m.Hope that helps.

In the typical style of a uw rep jumping in to a thread to advertise his company's products, the post is misleading.

You cannot get that package (or any other from uw) without also paying the monthly membership fee (£1.76 to £3).

And it is only at that price if the exchange has your equipment in, otherwise it is £27.99 + the membership fee.

bill888

c0sie wrote: »

Hi, thanks for the reply!

Im actually looking to get phone, broadband and TV all in for the £25 if anyone is able to comment on the above two bundles?

Ive just had a look at the Virgin T&C's and note there are quite afew 'extra' charges such as installation and delivery etc etc?

Worth pointing out the Virgin £16 and other deals usually requires you to be in one of their cabled areas.

The BT option 3 broadband package does not include phone line rental.