Best Virgin internet package to go with?

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It will be just me and occasionally girlfriend using internet. I will use it to surf net and download films off piratebay occasionally. Is this the best package-


http://store.virginmedia.com/broadband/compare-broadband/index.html?buspart=uk_afl_a_cable_na_na_trade_direct_Mobiles4everyone-incMoneySuperMarket.com_generic&tduid=ee58d788497f61447e5a170e8d2b82f9&CMP=DFA:1921795:115854716:295763211:0

The £30 50mb unlimited package with no phone?


In the future I might want to get the phone if I start my own business, can you add that on later? Same for TV stuff?

JJ_Egan

I might want to get the phone if I start my own business,

+ a Business package rather than a home package .

AndyPK

Much better to get 50mb Bob and phone with line rental saver. It's about the same price. And if you are thinking of wanting a phone anyway......

Check out deals on uswitch.com

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AndyPK wrote: »

Much better to get 50mb Bob and phone with line rental saver. It's about the same price. And if you are thinking of wanting a phone anyway......

Check out deals on uswitch.com

What's a 50mb bob?


Is the Virgin deal for £30 internet only or £22 plus phone (only for 12 months) the best deals? Which of two should I go for?



Also, if I just get internet now cant I easily upgrade to get a phone in the future?


I searched and found this-


http://www.uswitch.com/broadband/postcode_checker/results/?postcode=bh12+2dz

AndyPK

Sorry bob should read bb as in broadband

You can add things later but
1. You rarely get a good price deal.
2. You locked in at that price for another 12 months.

So if you think you want a phone, best get one now.

£30 is normally bb only.

I think you should go for the uswitch deal. £22.99/month for 12 months.

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AndyPK wrote: »

Sorry bob should read bb as in broadband

You can add things later but
1. You rarely get a good price deal.
2. You locked in at that price for another 12 months.

So if you think you want a phone, best get one now.

£30 is normally bb only.

I think you should go for the uswitch deal. £22.99/month for 12 months.

Yes, after 12 months it goes up to £36, but you can change contracts or cancel so it probably is the best deal, isn't it?


You have to pay £17 for phone installation initially, but I guess it's worth it and I guess you can cancel phone after 12 months and go just on internet, couldn't you?

AndyPK

Yes you can cancel it after 12 months.

The_Groat_Counter

And once the Virgin phone line is installed, then even if you cancel it you'll be able to reactivate it later without needing another installation job.

From a credit worthiness point-of-view I think it's still seen as beneficial to have a landline phone number... or is that a bit out of date now, what with so many people not using their landline even if they have one.