How often should I review my household service suppliers?

by Admin on March 6, 2020

It’s easy to get comfortable with monthly payment plans and Direct Debits for your household bills and services. For some things, it doesn’t really matter that much, you might save a few pounds here and there, but you can play it safe with some things such as your telephone bill or contents insurance.

But there are some areas you really need to review more regularly, your energy supplier for example – there are often good deals to be had, and it is worth doing your research and comparing providers to get the best deal. Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to compare prices and deals with the big energy suppliers accurately, but it’s worth the effort when you do.

Many people have bundled packages for satellite or digital TV, phone and broadband. This is a highly competitive market and it can be difficult to find the right deal to suit your needs. With these bundled packages, be sure you have a clear understanding of the terms and charges relating to your phone, TV and broadband and compare them against buying the services you need independently.

When comparing broadband deals, it’s much, much easier. You can probably search for a great deal and have it all booked while watching you favourite TV programme.

With many of us spending more and more time at home using the internet for home shopping gaming, social media and banking, it’s vital we get value for money and the best quality broadband available.

Key considerations when selecting broadband services:

1) Always choose a reputable company, check the web for user ratings and customer feedback where possible

2) Ensure the vendor has good quality broadband available in your area, aim for a minimum speed of 5MB for good quality video streaming and download speeds.

3) Check the product information so you are clear about any product banding or pricing categories. Is there a set up and installation fee? Will you have to pay line rental or organise phone line installation?

4) If you are buying a bundle with satellite or digital TV included, make sure you ensure there are no hidden expenses for each individual item – always try and agree a fixed fee to help manage your costs

5) Be mindful of introductory deals, whilst they can be a great incentive, costs can increase considerably after the introductory period so check future costs before signing any contract.

6) Always check the terms and conditions accurately reflect the service quality you expect and that your rights are protected

7) Make sure you get a clear schedule for connection dates and make sure you know who is responsible for each item to be set up, for example, satellite installation, phone line installation, modem and wireless hub

8) If you need help setting up your broadband, ask your supplier, but it may come at an additional cost.

There are some fantastic deals around, search online and boost your roadband today.

Article publié pour la première fois le 25/06/2014

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