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The
launch of Microsoft Vista might be a step forward for computer technology but
sensible users will hold back before rushing out to the stores knowing that
Apple will soon bring out a new product of its own and that Vista is likely to
be at its most expensive during these initial few months. By contrast, the
broadband market is primed to be capitalised
on NOW – and several new offers could save you a fortune.
Firstly and arguably most
excitingly, is the launch of Virgin Media.
This combines four brands (ntl, telewest, Virgin Mobile and Virgin.net) into one
and will affect five million existing customers. Its products are split into two
categories – cable (available in about 50% of the UK market) and non-cable
(available everywhere). The non-cable products, while good, do not offer large
cost savings and are very similar to the offerings from BT. However, the cable
deals are among the best in the market.
With
Virgin Media 4 for £40
(combining broadband, phone, mobile phone and TV) you can save more than
£370/year* and with
3 for £30
(any three from a phone, mobile, TV and broadband) you can save up to
£250/year. The savings are made due to lower monthly fees and no line
rental. Let’s take a closer look at these deals:
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Virgin Media 4 for £40 -
Cost £40 a month. Up
to 2Mb, unlimited download capacity (within the acceptable use policy).
Phone Size: M - unlimited weekend UK calls. TV Size: L – more than 82
digital TV channels and free catch up TV. Virgin Mobile SIM: 300 free mins
and 300 free texts a month. Includes free modem, set top box and PCguard
internet security package. Buy online and save £10. No monthly line rental
fees.
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Virgin Media 3
for £30 -
Cost £30 per
month. Up to 2Mb, unlimited download capacity (acceptable use policy
applies). Choose from phone, TV, mobile and broadband deals to build your
bundle. Phone Size: M - unlimited weekend UK calls. TV Size: L – more than
82 digital TV channels and free catch up TV. Virgin Mobile SIM: 300 free
mins and 300 free texts a month. Includes free modem and PCguard internet
security package. Buy online and save £10. No monthly line rental fees.
Virgin Media isn’t the only
company with exciting products however, and if you’re into TV look no further
than the
Sky broadband range. Sky has
launched a new product called See Surf Speak that has four new products offering
TV, phone and broadband ranging from
three for £15
to
three for £58.50. The key to these
deals is the range of TV channels you will receive – with the mid-range
three for £26 deal you will receive
8Mb/40Gb broadband, anytime UK landline calls
AND 120 TV channels.
Also watch
out for some new deals from
Orange.
The
Orange unlimited broadband deal
is particularly competitive with free calls to UK landlines and free landline
calls to 100 countries for just £19.99/month.
All of these
deals are available through the
broadband
comparison tool
at moneysupermarket.com so
take a look now
and start saving money today.
* Best
value unbundled deals £70.99 x 12 months = £851.88
Virgin Media 4 for £40 x 12 months = £480
Cost Saving = £371.88
LINKS:
Virgin Media - 4 for £40
Virgin Media - 3 for £30
Sky broadband - 3 for £15
Sky broadband – 3 for £26
Sky broadband - 3 for £58.50
Orange unlimited deal
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broadband providers
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