Advice...Fresh beginnings, no phone line, no internet!

skattrd

I'm in a similar sort of position and am currently looking at getting inclusive phone and broadband package. I have discounted talktalk and post office as I have heard bad things about the service of both and am considering the two below for heavy internt usage and line rental.

Plusnet - http://www.plus.net/residential/bundles.shtml
However they charge £99+VAT to activate the phone line and £40+VAT to activate BB .... £163 before I start then £30pcm.

Direct Save Telecom - http://www.directsavetelecom.co.uk/
Awaiting their response to my email but the package looks good @ £25pcm and 1 month contract.

Rickton

billsavings wrote: »

Their is also Virgin Media Unlimited Broadband only if your in a cable area.
http://allyours.virginmedia.com/websales/product.do?id=227

Averages out over first year at £13.50 a month.

£65 cashback i believe at www.cashbackkings.com

I think from checking samknows, cable is unavailable in my area, so would you agree that plusnet would be a sensible option to choose? I think that is what i am leaning towards at the moment !

utilitybroker

skattrd wrote: »

I'm in a similar sort of position and am currently looking at getting inclusive phone and broadband package. I have discounted talktalk and post office as I have heard bad things about the service of both and am considering the two below for heavy internt usage and line rental.

Plusnet - http://www.plus.net/residential/bundles.shtml
However they charge £99+VAT to activate the phone line and £40+VAT to activate BB .... £163 before I start then £30pcm.

Direct Save Telecom - http://www.directsavetelecom.co.uk/
Awaiting their response to my email but the package looks good @ £25pcm and 1 month contract.

BT have an offer on at the moment where they will connect a new line for £29.99 its an 18 month contract,
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=878915
you can then choose an ISP of your choice,and get cheaper calls see: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=1598074&postcount=4

As For Direct Save Telecom:eek: Read: http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/direct-save-telecom-any-good-or-not-4386.aspx

utilitybroker

Rickton wrote: »

I think from checking samknows, cable is unavailable in my area, so would you agree that plusnet would be a sensible option to choose? I think that is what i am leaning towards at the moment !

Their are a few threads about Plusnet have a search. Like any other provider they have their problems.

You might want to check this out to see how you can keep your call charges down.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=1598074&postcount=4

Mi_bargains

We have the Sky package, it starts at £17 for TV, free 2MB broadband (with a free wireless router) and free evening and weekend calls. They often have deals where if a friend (already a SKY customer) recommends you, you and your friend will get something free (offers have been you and your friend get a free SKY+ box upgrade or you and your friend receive £50 marks and spencer vouchers each).

We had the vouchers and I have had no problems with the broadband connection (has been over a year now). They will install a new dish and you will have to sign-up for a 12 month contract, after that you can cancel and all of the equipment is yours to keep.

Rickton

Cheers for your comments guys, one thing i would like to find out is, whether there is any indication anywhere as to how much bandwidth XBOX Live usage requires. I have found information and usage calculators on gaming in general, butthey tend to refer to PC gaming, with things such as 'WOW' and 'Counterstrike'.

jammin_2

Rickton, what's your post code?

Rickton

CO6 Earls Colne

jammin_2

Rickton wrote: »

CO6 Earls Colne

Eh? PM me if you don't want to put your post code in the open forum.

Rickton

PM'd :beer: