Ofcom: Bundling could be best approach to buying broadbandWednesday, March 3rd 2010 A new study by Ofcom has found that broadband bundles are among the best bargains for many users looking to access the internet. Those looking for the best home broadband deals should consider bundling these services, an organisation has found.
Ofcom has published a study showing that taking more than one communications service from the same provider can be a great way to cut costs.
It has revealed that by taking internet and phone services from a leading broadband provider such as O2, which also provides mobiles, customers can make big savings.
The watchdog found nearly half of customers bundle at least some of their communications services in this way.
However, Ofcom advises consumers who do not want to be tied into a deal to check the terms and conditions, because bundling may not be the best solution for them.
"If one element is broadband, does the deal provide quick enough internet speed and is the download limit large enough?" it asks, highlighting the questions consumers need to ask before signing up for this type of arrangement.
There could soon be a rise in the number of people with access to the internet following the launch of a new government campaign which aims to get 7.5 million more people on the web by 2014. |
Android and Apple smartphone owners signed up to BT Total Broadband can browse the web for free, thanks to a new app from the telecoms giant. Internet service providers have been given the opportunity by BT to nominate up to six exchanges each to be upgraded to fibre optic broadband. The culture minister has been asked to give his support to a campaign which aims to force internet service providers to give their average or typical broadband speeds. | Home broadband provider O2 has launched three new broadband offers - The Basics, The All Rounder and The Works. There are four weeks remaining on BT's three months free broadband deal. Bundle provider Virgin Media has repeated calls for broadband speed advertising to be made clearer. |
| |
Copyright © 2005-2010 Broadbandchoice.co.uk. All rights reserved.
