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What phone/net/TV package?

I don't know very much about these packages so please forgive this slightly vague question.:confused:

I'm moving into a new flat in London next week and I wonder if there's a good package that would give me the following:

Phone - My partner is in Canada for six months and we speak for about an hour every day. Right now I use phonecards but maybe there's a way of getting a good rate on a landline? My teenagers call their friends (usually on mobiles) mostly at evening and weekends
Internet - Reliable and fast. Not needed for gaming or major downloading.
TV - regular channels with some sports (football/cricket), cartoons and movies.

So - any advice/suggestions for a good package?


Thanks!
:beer:

Comments

  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    With a BT line, you would be able to use www.18185.co.uk for your calls to Canada (½p/minute at all times) and for your calls to UK mobiles (6p/minute weekdays, 5p/minute at weekends).

    A BT line allows you to choose whichever ADSL broadband provider you want. If you're not into gaming or major downloads, the standard 'up to 8meg' offerings are likely to be suitable.
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
  • limota
    limota Posts: 43 Forumite
    Honey_B you could also look at O2 broadband - they have three months free offer on ending 31 October - check O2 for more information. For TV package -cant help you - happy with my freeview channels - as i spend more time on-line - good luck anyway
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