Brits have just hours left to buy ultra-fast broadband for ‘24.40 a month’
A MONEY-saving expert has warned Brits they may be drastically overpaying for broadband.
Financial guru Martin Lewis has shared a new deal that could save consumers a fortune, but you need to act quickly.
The expert took to social media to share his latest tip on saving money across the country.
In a post on X he wrote: “LAST CHANCE. You can get 145Mb Sky broadband for ‘£24.40 per month’.
“Most households pay double for their broadband – are you one of them?
“This deal could save you a package but ends tomorrow (Thursday, March 7) at 11:59 PM.”
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The Sky broadband deal is an 18-month contract, with fast 145MB fiber broadband.
It offers cheap mobile and international calls, fast upload and download times, and even has a rewards program.
Those who choose this broadband option will receive a £65 prepaid Mastercard, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S or John Lewis voucher – your choice.
The plan costs £28 per month, but if you include the prepaid voucher this actually equates to £24.39 per month.
This deal is for new broadband customers only.
On Lewis’s site, money savingexpert.com, he offers a free check and compare feature, which allows you to compare prices and see where you can save.
Last year, Lewis issued an urgent warning about possible broadband increases and offered tips on how to avoid them.
At the time he said: ‘Remember that we will have December inflation figures for the rest of this week, probably from tomorrow.
“Normally, broadband costs increase – and they do so above inflation.”
“I expect to see a 15% increase in broadband announced this week across many major providers.”
Shortly afterwards, The Sun revealed that BT, EE and Three would increase their rates by up to 14.4% in April.
Now experts are warning that broadband rates will skyrocket again from April.
Most providers are suspected of increasing their prices by 7.9 percent, while Virgin Media is increasing their prices by 8.8 percent.
Ofcom said mobile and broadband customers were hit with interim contract increases, which they found difficult to understand.
Providers are encouraged to explicitly state the exact amount in pounds and pence.
The Sun has set out how much prices will rise at eleven different providers in the spring.
How does text-to-switch work?
TEXT-to-switch makes it faster and easier to leave your mobile company by giving you control over how much contact you have with your existing carrier.
This is how it works:
Text ‘PAC’ to 65075 – and keep your mobile number
- Text ‘PAC’ to 65075 to start the process
- The existing provider will text back within a minute and send the PAC number, which is valid for 30 days
- The provider’s response should also include information about any early termination fees or pay-as-you-go balances
- The customer then passes on the PAC number to his new provider
- The new provider must ensure that the switch is completed within one working day
Text ‘STAC’ to 75075 – and receive a new mobile number
- Most people want to keep their number when they switch, but one in six does not
- Text ‘STAC’ to 75075 to receive a service termination authorization code
- The rest of the process is the same as above
Text ‘INFO’ to 85075 – and find out more
- If you are unsure whether you will be charged an early termination fee, text “INFO” to 85075
- You will only receive this information
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