{"id":5316,"date":"2014-07-22T10:06:49","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T17:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/add-vodka.com\/?p=5316"},"modified":"2015-06-09T09:17:04","modified_gmt":"2015-06-09T16:17:04","slug":"five-ways-to-save-money-when-you-compare-broadband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/add-vodka.com\/five-ways-to-save-money-when-you-compare-broadband\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways to Save Money When You Compare Broadband"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you use the internet every day, it\u2019s easy to forget that what\u2019s connecting you to the rest of the world is your broadband – a utility that\u2019s comes straight to your home like gas, electricity and water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s helping the kids with their schoolwork, catching up on what you\u2019ve missed on telly or staying in contact with family and friends, most of us wouldn\u2019t want to cope without broadband these days.<\/p>\n

As with any utility, it pays to shop around<\/a>, so before signing up you should compare broadband deals with an Ofcom-accredited website<\/a>. Here are five ways to save money on your internet and get the best deal possible for your family:<\/p>\n

1. Check the small print<\/h3>\n

Even if you don\u2019t use your home phone to make calls, you still need a landline to get broadband. The only widely-available exception is Virgin Media broadband, which you can get without a phone line as Virgin Media has its own cable network rather than using the national telephone network like most providers. Line rental usually costs more than broadband, so it shouldn\u2019t be overlooked. You should also compare contract length, as the really cheap deals are normally subject to a 24-month agreement. It might be worth paying more for the flexibility of a shorter contract if you\u2019re not sure you\u2019ll be able to see out a longer one.<\/p>\n

2. Pick the right package<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t be lured in by a broadband package with a super-low monthly price if the speeds and usage you get are going to limit your family\u2019s enjoyment of the web. A household of three or more internet users, each with their own gadgets, whether it\u2019s a laptop, smartphone, tablet or console, needs a decent amount of bandwidth for a smooth online experience. Superfast fibre optic broadband, which is now available to most of the UK, is ideal for families that do a lot online. In any case, you\u2019ll probably need unlimited broadband with the fastest speeds available on your budget so you don\u2019t have to keep an eye on a monthly usage limit or slow one another down.<\/p>\n

3. Bundle!<\/h3>\n

A bit like the offers you get in supermarkets, where buying three instead of one means you\u2019ll paying more initially, but make a decent future saving, it\u2019s almost always cheaper to bundle your broadband with other services. For example, if you want Sky TV, you can save a fair few pounds every month by getting Sky Broadband Unlimited with it – getting unlimited broadband separately from another provider is likely to cost you more. BT, Sky, Virgin Media and TalkTalk all offer TV, broadband and phone bundles.<\/p>\n

4. Only pay for what you need<\/h3>\n

When you compare broadband packages, it\u2019s easy to get carried away with an amazing deal that offers more than you actually need. Before you sign up, think about whether you\u2019re going to be paying for unnecessary extras you can save money on by ditching. On the other hand, don\u2019t obsess about price alone – if you skimp on speed or TV channels you could regret it, and any saving you made will be quickly forgotten.<\/p>\n

5. Switch and switch again<\/h3>\n

Broadband providers offer their best deals for new customers, so once your contract expires it\u2019s always worth having another shop around to see what extra you might be able to get \u2013 and how much money you might be able to save – by switching provider again. Contracts normally last between 12 and 24 months, so if you haven\u2019t switched in two years or more, you\u2019re almost definitely missing out on savings, speed and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you use the internet every day, it\u2019s easy to forget that what\u2019s connecting you to the rest of the world is your broadband – a utility that\u2019s comes straight to your home like gas, electricity and water. Whether it\u2019s helping the kids with their schoolwork, catching up on what you\u2019ve missed on telly or …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[95],"class_list":["post-5316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-money"],"yoast_head":"\nCompare broadband and save money in five easy steps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your family can make a massive saving by comparing broadband, TV and phone packages online. 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