Updated Find the cheapest broadband discussion thread

geordiepaul2001 wrote: »

Hi guys,

My Origin broadband deal is running out and it look like the cheapest standard broadband deal is with EE at the moment.
Does anyone know if I can claim the £80 cashback through TopCashBack and the £100 prepaid Mastercard or is it a case of choosing one or the other?

TIA

Paul

Browntoa wrote: »

No , their terms and conditions say 30 days , you signed up for that term when you joined

mije1983 wrote: »

You still have a contract. Your contract is not ending on 31st July. You are simply out of your minimum term.


30 days is standard across communications contracts.

• Because "You must not have EVER registered an account with Sky or Sky Broadband" previously it was in the last year and it only applied to Broadband.

• The final deal price is not exactly cheap, £100 per annum was previously offered twice a year, just because MSE no longer gets us the best deals (for 16 months) does not mean this is good value.

• The actual monthly price is ABOVE AVERAGE, it costs £20 a month and reverts to a rip off £30 thereafter, you can get fibre for around £20 a month, BUT this is basic broadband "with average speeds of 11Mb"

• This deal is one of those AWFUL prepaid credit card and voucher schemes, you have only to look at these forums to see how many people have NOT BEEN PAID, so while you are promised "Get a £50 prepaid Mastercard & £100 M&S voucher" There is a chance you will not get it and there is not even a reminder. EVEN IF IT PAYS YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT 90 DAYS!!

• The deal quotes a SETUP price of £9.95 AND it says "If you don't have a line (or for those with a cable one or, [FONT=&quot]IN A FEW OTHER CASES[/FONT]), it's £20, you'll be told before you commit." well I have recommended Sky deals in the past and set them up for people. These have been in standard BT line premises, with previous broadband from Plusnet and BT, they were charged £30.

• Sky has hiked the cost of the Router by over 65% from £6 to £9.95, previously they have even given it free, but the real smack in the teeth is that it is a 2 port crappy router. Sky will not provide you with the login credentials so you can't use your own router without hacking the router (beyond most people's capability). I think the router is included in the setup fee here but it is the same naff router.

Until Thu 26 July, Sky newbies can apply via this Sky link* for this deal ; it's a 12mth contract for unlimited broadband and line rental; with average speeds of 11Mb.
It's available to 90% of the UK. It depends on your postcode ; you're told when applying (or use our new tool Broadband Unbundled). which only shows deals available in your postcode). though you can't get it if you've had Sky b'band, line or TV in the last 12mths.

1. Unlimited broadband and line rent's £20/mth for 12 months. It'll rise to £30/mth if you stay. No calls included ; see Sky call costs (a touch more than BT).
2. £9.95 set-up. There's also a £5 card verification fee, refunded on your first bill.
3. Get a £50 prepaid Mastercard & £100 M&S voucher but you MUST claim them. Annoyingly Sky won't remind you so diarise to use this Mastercard claim link within 90 days of the service being activated. It should arrive within 30 days. Enter your email address on the Broadband Genie page before signing up and you'll be sent your M&S voucher within 90 days of the service being activated.

- Cost analysis: You'll pay £249.95 for the 12mth contract before calls or new line costs, equiv to £20.83/mth. But if you claim and use the Mastercard and M&S voucher it's £99.95, equivalent to £8.33/mth.
Anything else?
- Could Sky hike prices? Sadly, telecoms firms often do, but you may be able to leave penalty-free if it raised phone prices.
- Need a new line? If you don't have a line (or for those with a cable one or, in a few other cases), it's £20 ; you'll be told before you commit.

Offer T&Cs:

1. New Sky Broadband customers only, i.e. You must not have EVER registered an account with Sky or Sky Broadband in order to qualify for this Gift Card.

2. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other cashback or voucher code promotion from Broadband Genie

3. Your claim will not be valid if you click on any other links or websites after https://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk before making your online purchase at Sky Broadband.

4. The transaction must have taken place online during the promotion period (13/07/2018 ; 26/07/2018). Transactions completed over the phone will be considered invalid and will not qualify for a reward

5. Cancelling or returning any items made in your online purchase will deem the claim invalid and you will not receive the M&S Giftcard.

6. Only one M&S Giftcard reward is available per valid transaction and/or household.

7. The promotion runs from 13/07/2018 - 26/07/2018

8. For any questions contact [EMAIL="rewards@broadbandgenie.co.uk"]rewards@broadbandgenie.co.uk[/EMAIL]

9. Offer is only available on standalone Sky Broadband products including Sky Unlimited Broadband, Sky Fibre Broadband and Sky Fibre Max Broadband. This is not valid with Broadband & TV or TV only purchases

You will be sent an email including your voucher from Broadband Genie once your sale has been confirmed by the provider. This can take up to 90 days.

Please check the redemption instructions and terms and conditions of your M&S Giftcard when you receive it.

By entering your details you are confirming that you are happy to receive information from Broadband Genie regarding your purchase

You must enter a valid email address to qualify. Your gift card will be sent via email once your sale has been confirmed by Sky Broadband. If you navigate away from the page during the sale process, we may not be able to track your sale and you will not qualify for your gift card.