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January - May 2009 Press Coverage

Here’s a selection of the stories for which we provided comment and insight between January - May 2009.



2009 Press Coverage

50p broadband tax slammed
Webuser, 17th June 2009

Webuser also picks up on the the Government's tax plan.
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BT offering 20 Mbps broadband for free
ComputerActive, 17th June 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on the Government's plan to tax £6 a year to boost broadband funds.
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BT boosts broadband speeds for free
PC Advisor, 4th June 2009

PC Advisor also picks up on Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips' comments on BT's plan to offer a faster connection to all of its customers in the UK.
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BT offering 20 Mbps broadband for free
Telegraph, 3rd June 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on BT's plan to offer free super-fast broadband to all of its customers.
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TV match that's made in heavenl
Daily Star, 2nd June 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips suggests what to look out for when choosing a digital TV package.
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Get a better broadband deal
Lovemoney.com, 18th May 2009

Lovemoney.com mentions Broadbandchoices.co.uk as a place to compare broadband.
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Regulator must tackle BT contracts

Regulator must tackle BT contracts
The Times Online, 16th May 2009

The Times Online also comments on the average speed of services increasing 700% in the past three years.
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Consumers could be missing out on better prices

Consumers could be missing out on better prices
Daily Star, 13th May 2009

The Daily Star reports on Broadbandchoices.co.uk research stating that broadband prices have dropped by almost 37% since 2006
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Few broadband users in the UK switch provider for best deal

Few broadband users in the UK switch provider for best deal
Telappliant, 13th May 2009

Telappliant reports on the research stating that only 10% of broadband users switched in 2008.
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Broadband customers failing to switch
Myfinances, 12th May 2009

Myfinances also comments on broadband users in the UK refusing to switch.
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Broadband customers 'can cut bills by 40pc'

Broadband customers 'can cut bills by 40pc'
The Telegraph, 12th May 2009

The Telegraph also comments on the cost of broadband falling by 37% in 3 years.
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Households urged to seek energy savings

Households urged to seek energy savings
Bounty News, 12th May 2009

Bounty News picks up on research stating that only 10% of broadband users switched to a better deal in 2008.

Are you wasting £230 on your broadband?

Are you wasting £230 on your broadband?
EveryInvestor.co.uk, 12th May 2009

EveryInvestor.co.uk picks up on research stating that the cost of broadband has fallen 37% since 2006.
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Consider switching phone to make big savings
The Mirror, 10th May 2009

The Mirror mentions Homephonechoices.co.uk on comparing Yourcall's packages.
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How to save money

How to save money
The Times Online, 8th May 2009

The Times Online mentions Broadbandchoices.co.uk as one of the best ways of finding the best broadband deal.
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Web is 'indispensible'
BCS, 7th May 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on how the web is now used for various purposes.
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Get the broadband speed you pay for

Get the broadband speed you pay for
Moneywise, 5th May 2009

Michael Phillips, Product Director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, comments on how broadband providers should highlight the average connection speed most users would get instead the highest speed that only a few can achieve.
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UK ISP O2 Voted Best Broadband ISP in Satisfaction Survey
ISPreview, 30th April 2009

ISPreview also picks up on the Customer Satisfaction Survey 2009 and the results.
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O2 winner in UK ISP survey, Virgin most improved

O2 winner in UK ISP survey, Virgin most improved
Macworld, 30th April 2009

Macworld comments on the Broadbandchoices.co.uk Customer Satisfaction Survey 2009 and how O2 won most of the awards.
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BT comes bottom in home phone survey as Sky tops poll
Telegraph.co.uk, 29th April 2009

The Telegraph highlights Broadbandchoices.co.uk recent survey and how they have been at the bottom of rival surveys.
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Are you a broadband winner or loser?

Are you a broadband winner or loser?
MSN Money, 24th April 2009

MSN highlights Broadbandchoices.co.uk awards amongst others.

Faster broadband for four million homes
Moneywise, 23rd April 2009

Jon Ingram, Operations Director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, comments on the government's aim to upgrade 3.8 million households with broadband speed of 2Mb.
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BBC to put high-definition programmes on iPlayer

BBC to put high-definition programmes on iPlayer

Broadbandchoices.co.uk comments on High Definition content via the iPlayer and its strain on usage.
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How to find a cheap telecoms bundle deal
The Times Online, 10th April 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips highlights the benefits of bundling and tripple play deals.
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Brits won't pay extra for 50Mbps broadband PC Advisor, 6th April 2009

Brits won't pay extra for 50Mbps broadband
PC Advisor, 6th April 2009

PC Advisor picks up on the press release on users willingness to pay extra for high speed broadband.
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Be offers 12 month broadband deals CompareandSave.com, 6th April 2009

Be offers 12 month broadband deals
CompareandSave.com, 6th April 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on Be's new 12 month packages.

Stuck in the download doldrums? Time to boost your broadband

Stuck in the download doldrums? Time to boost your broadband
The Independent, 5th April 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips suggests that some users get slow speeds due to their current broadband set up.
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As BT's landline rental soars - should you go totally mobile?
The Mirror.co.uk, 4th April 2009

A case study for The Mirror.co.uk recommends BroadbandChoices.co.uk for comparing landline calls.
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BT and TalkTalk push line rental charges up despite recession

BT and TalkTalk push line rental charges up despite recession
Macworld, 2nd April 2009

Macworld also picks up on Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips' comments on line rental charges
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Phone costs start to rise
The Mirror.co.uk, 2nd April 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on the recent price increase to line rental.
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Petrol, water and telephone price rises are no April Fool

Petrol, water and telephone price rises are no April Fool
The Guardian, 1st April 2009

As BT's line rental charges rise, Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on it's affect on consumer during the current economic crisis
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BT and Carphone Warehouse put up line rental prices
PC Pro, 1st April 2009

PC Pro picks up on Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips' comments on line rental costs
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BT and TalkTalk increase line rental charges

BT and TalkTalk increase line rental charges
PC Advisor, 1st April 2009

PC Advisor also picks up on Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips' comments on how to cut line rental costs by paying by direct debit and opting for paperless billing
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Speeding towards a new connection
BBC News, 1st April 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on HD streaming via superfast broadband connections.
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Beginner’s guide to broadband

Beginner’s guide to broadband
The Times Online, 16th March 2009

The Times suggest Broadbandchoices.co.uk as one of the best places to find the right broadband deal.
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Home media packages leave consumers confused

Home media packages leave consumers confused
The Independent, 15th March 2009

Michael Phillips, Product Director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, comments on bundling broadband, digital TV and home phone.
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Will consumers receive a bundle of joy?

Will consumers receive a bundle of joy?
The Independent on Sunday, 7th March 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on bundling and what steps to take to find the best deal.

Now look out for the bandwidth crunch

Now look out for the bandwidth crunch
Computer Buyer, 1st March 2009

Computer Buyer recommends Broadbandchoices.co.uk for monitoring usage via the broadband download monitor.

MiBBC Service 'stretches fair-usage broadband limits'

BBC Service 'stretches fair-usage broadband limits'
PC Advisor, 1st March 2009

Michael Phillips, Product Director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk, comments on streaming taking a serious hit on consumers' broadband usage.

Thrifty Living: Call in the savings with a web phone

Thrifty Living: Call in the savings with a web phone
The Independent, 1st March 2009

The Independent recomends Broadbandchoices.co.uk to compare broadband.
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Gaming broadband explained

Gaming broadband explained
Total PC Gaming, 19th February 2009

Total PC Gaming recommends Broadbandchoices.co.uk broadband download monitor when gaming online.

Sky Broadband growing fast

Sky Broadband growing fast
BCS, 3rd February 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on the increase in Sky users and how this is linked to people wanting to bundle their broadband and digital TV packages.
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Here's how to cut those bills

Here's how to cut those bills
Daily Star, 3rd February 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk is recommended for finding packages without line rental.

How to save more than £2,000 a year

How to save more than £2,000 a year
Good Housekeeping, 1st February 2009

Good Housekeeping Magazine recommends Broadbandchoices.co.uk for saving up to £125 a year by bundling your broadband.
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The lowdown on those offers of 'free' broadband
Eastern Daily Press, 31st January 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips discusses the truth behind 'free' broadband delas.
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How to cut your bills by getting it all together

How to cut your bills by getting it all together
The Independent, 31st January 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk is recommended by the Independent for the cheapest broadband and home phone deals
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Phone bills: How to save when you're calling overseas
The Telegraph, 26th January 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on VoIP calls and what to look out for.
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Shopping around can be a good call

Shopping around can be a good call
The Sunday Telegraph, 25th January 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips urges people with oversea friends and family to make use of VoIP calls.
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BT to increase prices by £1 a month, as it ups line rental
The Telegraph, 22 January 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments on BT's line rental increase and how consumers will simply go else where in the money saving climate.
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Home truth: staying in is new going out

Home truth: staying in is new going out
The Observer, 18 January 2009

Broadbandchoices.co.uk's Michael Phillips comments that although you can save money by donnloading movies, users should be warry of their usage limit and of any additional charges if they do exceed them.
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