Jan 23, 2010
Best phone and broadband bundles
Bundling your telephone, TV and broadband services could save you serious money. If you are currently a Tiscali customer you will be aware that your brand ceased to exist on Jan 7th this year and TalkTalk took you over and will now be bringing you in line with with their prices and package options. Some of you may be offered cheaper deals but others will have to pay more. Be aware that if you have been asked to pay more, or your package has changed, you are free to end your contract and move to another provider.
The recommendations given here are for bundles that include line rental, phone calls and broadband. If your home is in a rural, or less populated area you can expect to pay £5-£15 more and your broadband may be slower too. Some of the most popular broadband providers (Zen, O2 and Be) do not offer home phone and broadband bundles.
Utility Warehouse, offer an excellent and competitive bundle which includes discounts for multiple services such as energy, phone and broadband. Their cheapest bundle is Broadcall standard at £21.75 a month with a twelve month contract. Check out the details at the utility warehouse website and you can see a review of their offer on which.co.uk/uw
Plusnet offer a good value for money bundle at £17.24 a month for a 12 month contract. However a review of their customer service was rated as slightly below the standard of Utility Warehouse. Visit www.plus.net for offer details.
TalkTalk bundles include phone and broadband for £18.48 a month for an 18month contract. Not highly rated for customer service but check it out for yourself at www.talktalk.co.uk
Sky offers a monthly bundle at £29 a month for 12 month contract but only sky TV subscribers can get Sky phone and broadband but if you would like to have Sky TV its deals could prove to be attractive to you. Check out the sky website.
Deals include a router from Utility Warehouse or a wireless router from the other networks mentioned. If you would like to know more about routers please check out mac broadband in the guide section. Plusnet and Utility Warehouse offer a free connection service; other providers charge a set up fee of £30-£60.
