BT vs Utility Warehouse

I love deals and showing people what companies really are doing. On the surface they all look good, but check the small print, hidden fees, extra charges for making calls, charges per minute not second, they all mount up.

Have a look at the deals, see the contract term, and work out what you pay for the term of the contract. £3.99 may look good when you see it advertised, but please look into it first.

I just had a look at BT s latest offers (22nd Feb 2011) and how they compare to Utility Warehouse.

As you may already know, I have :

Free weekend calls
Unlimited broadband 24mb  (around 10mb in reality)

The reason I go for unlimited broadband is so I do not get hit with a hefty bill by going over the limits, and I did get hit a few times before by BT.

What's the offer?


New BT customers only.

Up to 20mb Unlimited broadband - (more like 5mb if your lucky)
Free evening and weekend calls
18 month minimum contract

All for £20 for 3 months, then £25 for the rest of the contract plus line rental (£14.50 per month or £10 if you pay in advance).

Lets do the sums


3 months at £20 =  £60.00
15 months at £25 = £375.00
18 months at £14.50 = £261.00

Total  £696.00 and once you start you have to finish or they penalise you.    

Utility Warehouse

 £24.99 x 18 months = £449.82

A difference of £246.18 that is £13.86 a month. Plus no tie in contracts.


Here are the sums - Now you make your mind up.

Plus if you take up more services you get bigger discounts.
My last bill from Utility Warehouse was for only £7.98p for phone and broadband.


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