Updated Find the cheapest broadband discussion thread

JJ_Egan

markharriers wrote: »

I no exactly how you feel people say go through cashback sites and pay in full for line rental not sure if this is the best way??

I'm not sure how my haggling power will be as I don't have a phone line in the house :mad:

Advanced LR needs tying in with any broadband package ideally both for a twelve month contract .

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markharriers wrote: »

im looking at talk talk fibre going through top cash back earning £100 odd pound what you guys think?

I'd never use them again. Broadband used to drop frequently and customer service was appalling - you only have to look at the MSE poll for confirmation. Choose TT at your own risk (and if you like your data being hacked).

markharriers

anactuary wrote: »

I'd never use them again. Broadband used to drop frequently and customer service was appalling - you only have to look at the MSE poll for confirmation. Choose TT at your own risk (and if you like your data being hacked).

Thanks for that any suggestions?

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markharriers wrote: »

Thanks for that any suggestions?

I would wait for a good deal from Plusnet or Sky - MSE lists a non-fibre deal for Sky which looks good (especially as Quidco is offering £70 cash back on top), or wait for a fibre deal. They seem to change every couple of weeks or so.

Whatever deal you sign up to, you will probably be able to exit penalty free in the second half of this year as that's when they all increase their prices and so customers can leave without penalty or negotiate something better (usually matching the best offer at the time but ignoring cash back).

markharriers

anactuary wrote: »

I would wait for a good deal from Plusnet or Sky - MSE lists a non-fibre deal for Sky which looks good (especially as Quidco is offering £70 cash back on top), or wait for a fibre deal. They seem to change every couple of weeks or so.

Whatever deal you sign up to, you will probably be able to exit penalty free in the second half of this year as that's when they all increase their prices and so customers can leave without penalty or negotiate something better (usually matching the best offer at the time but ignoring cash back).

ok very very interesting so when the price increases you have a right to leave if required

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markharriers wrote: »

ok very very interesting so when the price increases you have a right to leave if required

Yes, here's an example story from MSE for TalkTalk but it applies to all of them. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/phones/2015/08/millions-of-talktalk-customers-to-be-hit-with-price-hikes-from-october-but-you-can-beat-them

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...so I never worry about the term of the contract as prices are increased every year pretty much without fail giving you a way out if you want it.

markharriers

anactuary wrote: »

...so I never worry about the term of the contract as prices are increased every year pretty much without fail giving you a way out if you want it.

fantastic to no you are a star!!!

Is it the same with tv package?

[Deleted User]

markharriers wrote: »

fantastic to no you are a star!!!

Is it the same with tv package?

It looks like it's different for TV as the terms allow for increases. Here's the MSE news item:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/utilities/2015/03/sky-tv-customers-to-be-hit-with-price-hikes

Look for the bit headed "Can I leave my contract penalty free?"

markharriers

After taking all advice into account i have taken out virgin broadband up to 50mb paying line rental in full for 12 months going through uswitch. Got myself a nice speedy package for £18.67 a month happy days