Let’s face it. There eventually comes a time when we all will need a new phone or internet provider. However, with so many new phone models, services, and plans, the prospect of purchasing a new phone or broadband service may seem overwhelming.
When looking for the best broadband and phone deals, you may not even know where to start. Should you be looking for overall value, plan sizes, or price?
Best Broadband and Phone Deals
Luckily, some companies provide discounts and promotions, such as free gifts, extra data, and discounts for bundling broadband and mobile service.
Comparing deals and weighing the pros and cons will help you make the right choice for you. Here are some broadband and phone providers that offer deals and discounts that will draw you in.
EE Mobile Data Boost & 10% Discount
One of the things I like most about EE is that they offer Data Boost, which gives you extra data on your phone every month when you purchase a Pay Monthly or SIM-only plan. You get either 5 GB or 20 GB, depending on which plan you choose.
Data Boost is added within 30 days of the activation of your broadband plan, and Pay Monthly customers will receive a 10% discount on their broadband plans for the first two years of service.
Another thing I like is that EE has a great variety of broadband plans to choose from, depending on the size of your household and what activities you will be doing while online.
For example, a small family with basic streaming and browsing needs could choose the Standard plan starting at £22.50 a month, while a family with multiple internet users can take advantage of the Full Fibre Max 900 plan.
The Fibre Max plan starts at £56 a month, with high speeds to handle large downloads, HD video, and gaming.
EE also offers a variety of trade-in phone deals. For example, when you trade in your iPhone 13 Pro, plans are available starting at £42 a month. Discounts are available on both limited and unlimited data plans.
In addition to discounts, EE offers Smart Benefits exclusively for their Pay Monthly plans. You can get three Smart Benefits with the Full Works iPhone plan or one Smart Benefit with the Smart iPhone plan.
You can get benefits for £10 a month or less, such as BT Sport Ultimate, which allows you to watch your favourite sports teams in HD quality.
The Video Data Pass also allows you to watch as much video as you like without deducting data from your phone plan’s data allotment.
Pros
Free set up for Standard, Fibre, and Fibre Plus plans
Data Boost on all monthly plans
10% discount for all Pay Monthly customers
Existing Sim-only customers can get an extra 10% off each month by adding another SIM plan to their account
Trade-in discounts are available on various iPhone models
Cons
Better discounts on broadband than on phone plans
BT Broadband and Mobile £5 off Per Month
If you are already a BT Broadband customer, you can save £5 a month on your BT mobile plan, and you can also get a 10% discount on specific EE mobile deals.
If you select the toggle on the mobile phone page, showing that you already have BT Broadband, you will see a list of various phones with links that will take you directly to EE’s website, where you can make your purchase. Plans range from £29-£58 per month.
BT also offers SIM-only deals and in addition to the £5 off that you get if you are already a BT Broadband customer. You also get double the data if you have BT Halo.
To see which broadband plans are offered in your area, you must enter your postal code first. Discounted prices do not include the activation and delivery fees.
Adding a TV package will be extra, but the good thing is that BT offers many different packages that you can choose from so that you aren’t stuck with a bunch of channels you will never watch.
For as little as £12 a month, you can get the Entertainment package, including popular channels such as Sky Comedy, SYFY, and MTV.
Sports fans can choose from either the Sport and Big Sport package starting at £15 a month. These sports packages include channels like Sky Sports, Sky Sports Cricket, and Sky Sports Football.
Suppose you decide to switch from the Entertainment package to the VIP package. It’s no problem. BT allows you to switch TV packages freely any time you fancy a change.
Pros
10% discount on selected EE mobile plans
Discounts of £5 a month on BT mobile plans for BT Broadband customers
Double the data for BT Halo customers
The ability to add TV service to your broadband package
The ability to switch TV packages whenever you like
Cons
Broadband deals are based on postal code, and the offers end in about two days.
No extra perks with broadband deals
No multiple data plans to choose from
Vodafone Broadband and Mobile Free Gifts
Vodafone has many enticing packages to choose from. By switching to one of their bundle packages, you can get a £3 monthly discount on your bill and a 15% discount on all additional mobile SIMs.
Packages range from £68 a month for Broadband, TV & 1 SIM to £202 a month for two additional mobiles and SIMs.
For broadband, you have multiple options for getting online. The GigaCube router has three plans, 100 GB, 200 GB, and the Unlimited plan.
The good news is that you are given a discount for the first six months of service. 100 GB is £15 instead of £30, 200 GB is £20 instead of £40, and the Unlimited plan is £30 instead of £60.
Besides Vodafone’s GigaCube router, you also have the option of purchasing mobile Wi-Fi. You can conveniently use your portable Wi-Fi hotspot either at home or away from home.
There is also the Vodafone K5161 Dongle, which lets you connect your computer to the internet using your mobile network instead of broadband.
Another great perk is Vodafone’s VeryMe Rewards, a loyalty programme that offers weekly giveaways and prizes personalised just for you through your interaction with the VeryMe Rewards app.
VeryMe Rewards is available to all Pay Monthly and pay-as-you-go mobile customers. Gifts include discounted cinema tickets and 25% off discounts on food and drink at many restaurants across the UK.
Pros
Many broadband plans, which fit any budget
Bundles that include broadband, mobile, and TV all in one
VeryMe Rewards provide discounts on entertainment
Options to connect to the internet through your mobile network
Broadband plans with a deal for the first six months
Multiple ways to get online, including mobile Wi-Fi, GigaCube wireless router, and the Data Dongle
Cons
Broadband plans have no other perks besides the six-month discount
Wrapping Up
In conclusion, it's best to weigh the pros and cons before purchasing a new mobile or broadband plan. Although different, these three companies all offer great deals, making it difficult to find many cons.
Check out the company websites for each of the three plans I’ve mentioned for more details to find the perfect phone or broadband plan that works for you. There are also many other options if these three aren’t to your liking.
Once you have the correct information at hand, choosing a new phone or internet provider won't seem like such a daunting task at all.