Broadband for the Inlaws!

leew

I have been instructed to find them the best deal, they currently have a BT line with phone but would like Broadband having just ordered a Laptop.

They just want to (silver) surf the Internet and send e-mails, not much downloading. I also believe they would like a pay as you go type but i think if it was good/cheap enough would commit to something else.

I did look at the thread titled 'Broadband for £4.49 per month' which looked ok.

Anyone advise?

Ta.

leew

While i await some replies i did a little digging myself and used the sam knows website and it came up with these as available with plusnet being the cheapest no idea if they are any good though.

BT Wholesale ADSL
BT Wholesale ADSL Max
BT Wholesale WBC (21CN)
AOL LLU
O2 / Be LLU
Bulldog LLU
TalkTalk (CPW) LLU
Sky Broadband / Easynet LLU
Tiscali LLU
Tiscali TV (via Tiscali LLU)
Orange LLU (Formerly Wanadoo)
Virgin Media (Cable)

I have a feeling they would like to go with BT as they currently have a phone with them but i guess it will be alot more expensive, anyone know how much to add Broadband?

McKneff

Do they have Sky TV, they could have Broadband free as well as eveing and weekend telephone calls

leew

McKneff wrote: »

Do they have Sky TV, they could have Broadband free as well as eveing and weekend telephone calls

Nope no Sky, not interested in all that!

Plusnet is £6.49 a month with the first 3 months free at the moment, seems a great deal that unless i'm missing something.

macman

O2 would be the obvious LLU choice there. If they (or another person in the family) have an O2 mobile, then the £5 discount applies, alomg with the Quidco cashback of course.

leew

macman wrote: »

O2 would be the obvious LLU choice there. If they (or another person in the family) have an O2 mobile, then the £5 discount applies, alomg with the Quidco cashback of course.

Does a o2 pay as you go count? think the old fella has that.

macman

Yes, contract or PAYG will qualify. You need to top up £10 in each 3 month period to retain the discount. It's a no-brainer, as you are spending £40 to save £60.

bb1942

leew wrote: »

Nope no Sky, not interested in all that!

Plusnet is £6.49 a month with the first 3 months free at the moment, seems a great deal that unless i'm missing something.

Be aware that the £6.49 price assumes you are on a zone 1 (is that right?) exchange. I have been a Plusnet customer for several years but on their option 1, 2gb limit, and they want me to pay £12.99 for the value plan. That's £3 pound more than I'm paying. Do check their availability at your exchange.
Bert

macman

No, £6.49 applies to Market 3 exchanges only, otherwise it's £12.99.