Updated Find the cheapest broadband discussion thread

joe134

Doc_N wrote: »

You'll be missing out on a lot of cash if you don't use cashback sites - over the last 7 years we've had approaching £5000 from Quidco and Topcashback between them.

Hi Doc, I have probably missed out on a lot now.
I move money around like a whirling dervish, and am registered on Quidco, and Topcashback, but,never used them, when it comes to buying , I never give cashback sites a thought. They seem a lot of hassle, by what I read.
Probably have to give them a go.
Don't know about essentials like phones,bb, energy, etc, though.
These I don't like changing much,( who does) banks, YES, no probs, just habit with the others..
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lenka

Hi,
I have just taken the advantage of SKY offer for cheap broadband as highlighted by MSE and it worked out LESS THEN HALF PRICE when compared with BT. Great!!!

Now I am suck how to claim the voucher as the links to claim are nowhere to find. I would appreciate some guidance if anyone knows how to do it...

Thank you.

Doc_N

joe134 wrote: »

Hi Doc, I have probably missed out on a lot now.
I move money around like a whirling dervish, and am registered on Quidco, and Topcashback, but,never used them, when it comes to buying , I never give cashback sites a thought. They seem a lot of hassle, by what I read.
Probably have to give them a go.
Don't know about essentials like phones,bb, energy, etc, though.
These I don't like changing much,( who does) banks, YES, no probs, just habit with the others..
:beer:

Give it a go, Joe - it's very straightforward and just becomes a routine. Rarely any hassle, and the only possible hassle is chasing cashback that hasn't been paid for some reason.

Phone/Broadband tends to give large cashbacks (they vary from week to week) and the best deals always go to customers switching. Ridiculous, but unfortunately true.

One little tip if you do decide to give it a go - cookies. Cashback depends on there being no existing cookies competing with the Quidco/Topcashback ones. Almost all of the failed cashback (and hassle) comes from this. Best solution is to use a separate browser for cashback set to clear all cookies on exit. That way you know there won't be any stray cookies when you go through Quidco/TCB.

CyberStein

Hi there. I'm moving out for the first time on the 23rd and am shopping around for the best priced internet plan for my needs.

The £10 + £17.99 (line rental) a month Starter TV+Unlimited BT Infinity 1+ Weekend Calls package as shown in the image below is the best deal I've found so far, and as far as I'm aware, I can also save a little more by paying for the full year in advance. I also get (according to quidco) £60 cashback and the included £125 Sainsbury's gift card.



I've looked all over and this is the best I've found for my needs. I've checked here, uswitch and the main company's own sites. Is there anything I'm missing out on, or is this truly the best I can get right now? I move on the 23rd and can buy this package and have it activate then.

Scrounger

CyberStein wrote: »

... I also get (according to quidco) £60 cashback and the included £125 Sainsbury's gift card.

Quidco should show £210 cashback once logged in.

...for new BT TV + Broadband + Calls £210

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Scrounger

Doc_N

Scrounger wrote: »

Quidco should show £210 cashback once logged in.

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Scrounger

Or £180 - or maybe another amount altogether. it varies from account to account. That was news to me, but worth checking if you have more than one account.

Scrounger

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CyberStein

Scrounger wrote: »

Quidco should show £210 cashback once logged in.

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Scrounger

Sadly only shows £60 for me.

Any way of getting a better deal, or maybe it shows a greater amount once I've purchased? I don't know...

Doc_N

That's 4 different rates I've seen for this BT offer now. It can and does change when you log in, but these are all logged-in rates.

I gather this is part of a marketing exercise by BT to see how much they have to pay to tempt people in. Different accounts offer different rates. Seems a little unfair, but when did fairness come into business?

CyberStein

Doc_N wrote: »

That's 4 different rates I've seen for this BT offer now. It can and does change when you log in, but these are all logged-in rates.

I gather this is part of a marketing exercise by BT to see how much they have to pay to tempt people in. Different accounts offer different rates. Seems a little unfair, but when did fairness come into business?

I saw on hotukdeals that the rate seems to be tracking at 60 for (maybe) all/most despite different numbers being shown. Perhaps you're right.