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Broadband + Actual land line using
osaddict
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Hey folks,
It's come to my attention that I'm still paying broadband for my folks from a while back...
Essentially we had 'BE' ages ago, back when people used to get Broadband separate from line rental, BE morphed into Sky, so we now have the following:
Sky: £21 pcm
BT: Not sure - my Dad pays this.
I'm convinced I can get a better deal for broadband, however, I'm guessing it would mean jumping ship from BT?
My folks actually use their landline, a lot, including the whole friends and family stuff, the 1 hour free at weekends or whatever stuff - essentially they have a package they're happy with.
What would happen if you moved to a different provider - for line rental - sounds dumb, but I've never done this for people who actually use a landline!
Would it be less hassle to call sky and kick up a fuss and see if I get a discount?
Any thoughts much appreciated!
It's come to my attention that I'm still paying broadband for my folks from a while back...
Essentially we had 'BE' ages ago, back when people used to get Broadband separate from line rental, BE morphed into Sky, so we now have the following:
Sky: £21 pcm
BT: Not sure - my Dad pays this.
I'm convinced I can get a better deal for broadband, however, I'm guessing it would mean jumping ship from BT?
My folks actually use their landline, a lot, including the whole friends and family stuff, the 1 hour free at weekends or whatever stuff - essentially they have a package they're happy with.
What would happen if you moved to a different provider - for line rental - sounds dumb, but I've never done this for people who actually use a landline!
Would it be less hassle to call sky and kick up a fuss and see if I get a discount?
Any thoughts much appreciated!
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Comments
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You can see what BB package BT offer .
Or see what BB and Phone package Sky offer .
If the BT line rental is out of contract you can move with 30 days notice .0 -
BE didn't morph into Sky. Sky bought the customer base for broadband from both BE and O2 (I was a customer of the latter) and gave customers the choice of either going elsewhere or accepting a broadand only special offer or a free broadband and tv , when you pay for line and calls offer.
I took the latter, while transferring my BT line to Sky. The latter will beat any BT broadband/phone offers.0 -
Yes you most certainly could get a better deal.
You shouldn't be paying any more than £10 for BB.
You should be able to get it free for the first year
Friends and family doesn't really exist like it used to. AFAIK
I wouldn't be concerned with the benefits of BT.
I would recommend going with EE (owned by BT)
For about £6.50/month extra you get free calls all the time.
Some free calls to mobiles. 1500mins/month
Premium calls are charged for.
https://broadband.ee.co.uk/
Other companies charge £8 for these free calls. (none to mobiles either)0
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