How To Save On Broadband & TV Bills

How to cut costs on your broadband and tv bills

With energy prices rising drastically and many households still facing uncertainty in their incomes, it’s an ideal time to batten down the hatches and review your core monthly expenses for improvements. 

Today we’re looking at your broadband and television bills. Generally speaking, a little work and research here could save you some money each month. Let’s see what the team have put together. 

Start with comparison sites

Unsurprisingly, it’s great to begin with a Google search of comparison sites to check on deals. There are two key points here to keep in mind, though. First, make sure you check through several sites at once, comparing the numbers from each site. This will help you to catch any deals from providers who are only listed on one site and not others.

Second, search for a complete list of key providers that cover your area. Check through these and you may find a provider that isn’t listed on a comparison site; something companies often choose to do on purpose.

Make sure service is a consideration

Price is most of the concern here, but the actual quality of your provider still matters. With so many homeowners and renters looking for price savings during the pandemic, companies are lowering their prices to bring in new business. These low prices can be tempting but if you get trapped in a contract with a provider that isn’t very good, you will have to deal with their issues. This could mean slower service or bad customer support.

Once you have done your research, you should have a shortlist of providers. Make sure you take a little more time to search for their customer service ratings. To narrow down your results and make them more relevant, you can also try and search for reviews from people in your area. This is doubly important for things like broadband, where infrastructure can vary drastically from postcode to postcode.

Be honest about your needs

Broadband and landlines providers design their sites to push people toward the most expensive packages. These often come with lots of fancy perks and extras. While the slick designs are very pretty, keep in mind which services you will actually use. Before you pull out your card or press that pre-fill form button on your browser, have a real think about what you need out of your broadband, TV, or both. Understanding what services you really use goes a long way toward saving you money. Remember that you can always increase your package to a larger amount of data or channels, but can rarely reduce or cancel your chosen service without additional cost or hassle. Less might just be more. 

Good luck!

It’s not the most exciting part of adulting, but sorting out your tv and broadband can save you money. Plus, with the holidays coming soon, it’s the perfect time to trim your costs down with a little internet sleuthing. The Everyday Loans team thanks you for stopping by and wishes you good luck and great results. Take care.