Broadband Guide
The benefits of using a broadband comparison service
Tuesday 15 February, 2011
By Garnet Roach - garnet@consumerchoices.co.uk
If you’re looking for a better broadband package, using a broadband comparison service, makes it quick and easy to find the best deals in your area.
Broadband comparison websites let you look at all the packages available at your specific postcode - allowing you to get the best possible deal.
You can compare broadband packages based on price, speed or download allowance, as well as looking at all-in-one deals that bundle home phone and digital TV as well.
UK's best-selling broadband deals
| Supplier | Speed (up to) | Usage limit | Contract length | Monthly charge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband & Evening and Weekend Calls | 14Mb | Unlimited | 12 months | £2.50 (for 12 months) Ends Soon | |
| Phone and Broadband Saver | 14Mb | 40GB | 18 months | £2.99 Exclusive offer | Call Primus on 0800 036 0391 |
| Plusnet Value + Talk Evening & Weekend | 16Mb | 10GB | 12 months | £3.24 for 3 months £25 cashback Ends 29th May | Call Plusnet 0808 189 1376 |
| Broadband + Phone - Essentials | 14Mb | 40GB | 12 months | £3.25 (for 12 months)Online exclusiveEnds Soon | Call TalkTalk on 0800 049 7843 |
| Broadband & off peak calls (Orange mobile customers only) | 14Mb | Unlimited | 12 months | £5.00 Exclusive £45 Amazon Voucher when you call | Call Orange on 0800 072 4137 |
| The All Rounder + Evening and Weekend calls (O2 mobile customers only) | 16Mb | Unlimited | 12 months | £6.25 for 12 months Half-price broadband Ends Soon | Call O2 on 0800 954 1408 |
| Broadband: 30Mb + Phone M | 30Mb | Unlimited | 18 months | £7.25 (for 6 months) Free installation Ends soon £40 Credit | Call Virgin Media on 0808 189 0514 |
Saving you money
Using a broadband comparison website to weigh up different providers and packages will help to ensure that you get the most for your money.
You can look at all your broadband options side-by-side, helping you to choose the right service to suit your needs, whether you're looking for the cheapest broadband, the fastest downloads or the best bundle.
And if you use Broadbandchoices.co.uk, you'll also be able to read our huge range of consumer guides to make sure you know exactly what to look out for before you sign-up.
Broadband providers regularly offer special promotions to customers taking out a new package. Using a broadband comparison service will guarantee that you get up-to-date information on the very latest deals, as well as exclusive special offers that can save you money on everything from free broadband to free connection.
Ofcom accredited comparisons
Broadbandchoices.co.uk’s calculator is accredited by UK telecoms regulator Ofcom for broadband deals, and all-in-one broadband bundles including phone and/or digital TV.
Ofcom says: “The price accreditation scheme aims to give consumers a level of confidence and reassurance in markets where finding the best price for communications services can be an often confusing and sometimes daunting experience.”
Useful features
When you type your postcode into the Broadbandchoices.co.uk calculator, you’ll get a list of broadband deals available to you in seconds.
The results are automatically ordered by first-year cost, but there’s a drop-down box in the top left-hand corner where you can change the way your results are ordered. You can pick from things like monthly cost or initial set-up fees.
Watch our video on how to use the calculator:
Switching with a broadband comparison service
To switch broadband provider using a comparison website like Broadbandchoices.co.uk you'll need to get your Migration Access Code (MAC) from your existing provider (unless you're with Virgin Media cable, which uses a completely different technology).
Using a MAC code will make sure that your switch is seamless - without any break in your connection.
Then simply sign-up online and your new provider will do all the hard work for you, getting in touch with your transfer date.
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