Free broadband is a rip -off

hazephase · #1 08-26-2007, 04:52 AM

Orange, TalkTalk, and Sky are offering "free" broadband packages. But they’re not free, they are included with existing packages.They can be good value but make sure it isn’t cheaper to get the deals you want individually before deciding to take out a “free” broadband deal.

James · #2 08-26-2007, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by hazephase

Orange, TalkTalk, and Sky are offering "free" broadband packages. But they’re not free, they are included with existing packages.They can be good value but make sure it isn’t cheaper to get the deals you want individually before deciding to take out a “free” broadband deal.

Good point. It's a good idea to break things down before you go for the all-in package. Some people prefer the convenience of one provider rather than the best of breed or lowest price approach.

JenniP · #3 08-26-2007, 08:51 AM

They are "free" in the respect that if you take their package you will pay pretty much the same (and they tend to claim less but thats not been my experience) and you get Broadband.

Its a bit of marketing bull but technically accurate.

Jen

hazephase · #4 08-26-2007, 09:35 AM

I think you guys get my point and you can see who some time the companies can try and do things to make us think that they are giving us some thing but they are not

James · #5 08-26-2007, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by hazephase

I think you guys get my point and you can see who some time the companies can try and do things to make us think that they are giving us some thing but they are not

It isn't a rip off, though. It is effectively an all in one package. They have their values for those who do not wish to pore through best buy tables.