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broadband help

Can anyone recomend a decent broadband service and phone package ?

Thanks

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  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,984 Forumite
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    Ask 10 people and you will get 10 different answers.
    My answer is try Plusnet.
  • BlueC
    BlueC Posts: 734 Forumite
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    Yes. Plusnet
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Broadband is exchange specific, so start with an exchange search on https://www.samknows.com for your available LLU options.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • JenniWR
    JenniWR Posts: 55 Forumite
    Also check the speed you should expect online

    Then, work out what you need:
    Can you accept a limit, or do you need unlimited internet use?
    Will you be streaming TV or just reading emails and doing the odd internet search?
    If thing go wrong, can you cope with an overseas call centre?
    What Speed do you need? Is Virgin Media/FTTC available in your area?
    When do you make your calls? Do you need an "Anytime" plan?
    Could you save money with a basic phone package (say from Primus) and a full-price internet service, or do you want to "dual-play" for a time-limited discount?
    Do you want a "triple-play" product, with TV included (ie Sky, Virgin Media or Youview from BT/TalkTalk).

    Lots to think about before we can give you a fair response
    Sorry, but the customer is not always right. Often, you're very very wrong.
  • mattyprice4004
    mattyprice4004 Posts: 7,492 Forumite
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    Wow, what a detailed post for us all to use for advice.
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