Nab a bargain broadband bundle now

With the extravagance of Christmas behind us, we’re all trying to save money where we can and break one or two naughty habits along the way. If you’re paying too much for broadband, then getting a better deal will help you achieve both of these aims.

Your broadband and phone bill can easily be one of your biggest monthly outgoings if you don’t shop around. It’s a sad fact that up to half the UK’s households are currently paying more than they actually need to.

A current special offer from Primus will give you unlimited broadband with speeds of up to 16Mb from just £2 per month plus £14.90 per month for line rental. This equates to less than £200 across the year, significantly cheaper than even the most basic package from BT.

When you do your homework, it’s easy to get a better deal.

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Is it always necessary to switch provider?

Broadband providers usually reserve their most tempting offers and lowest prices for new customers signing up. This is why switching to a different supplier, as soon as you’re clear of the minimum term of your current contract, is likely to save you so much money.

Changing provider isn’t always essential, particularly if you’re happy with the service you receive at the moment – and you don’t mind paying a slight premium for it – but if you’ve been with the same provider for a few years, then chances are you’re paying over the odds.

Current best broadband deals

The table below shows a selection of the broadband deals currently available via comparison site broadbandchoices.co.uk.

Package	Offer	Speed	Usage	Ongoing monthly cost	Monthly line rental	First year cost (including line rental)
Primus Saver Broadband + Phone	Six months half price + £20 credit	Up to 16Mb	Truly unlimited	£4.00	£14.90	£194.80
Plusnet Unlimited + Weekend	£2.50 for 12 months	Up to 16Mb	Truly unlimited	£10	£14.50	£209.99
TalkTalk Simply Broadband	Free connection (Normally £30)	Up to 16Mb	Truly unlimited	£2.50	£15.40	£214.80
Sky Broadband Unlimited + Talk Weekends (Existing Sky TV customers)	12 months half price + £25 M&S voucher	Up to 16Mb	Truly unlimited	£7.50	£15.40	£229.80
Virgin Media Up to 30Mb Broadband + Calls	£4 for 12 months + free installation	Up to 30Mb	Unlimited	£15.50	£15.99	£239.88
Direct Save Telecom Broadband + Calls	Free wireless router	Up to 14Mb	Unlimited	£1.95	£15.75	£246.30
BT Broadband + Weekend Calls	£25 Sainsbury’s gift card + £6.50 for 12 months	Up to 16Mb	10GB usage limit	£13.00	£15.99	£276.83

First year cost includes standard line rental unless otherwise stated

[Compare broadband deals at broadbandchoices.co.uk]

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