Getting a deal on your broadband can be a great feeling, and often competitors are vying for your business with tempting perks.
One UK-based broadband provider appears to have upped the ante, offering up to nine months of free internet access to internet users who switch to them.
The initiative is set to help those who are locked into expensive contracts that have high cancellation fees. People may feel hesitant to cancel contracts when there are hefty break-up fees.
However, the provider, called Hyperoptic, says that the months of free internet will offset the cancellation charge and will even save you money in the long run.
The Express reports that BT charge £153 if a customer chooses to terminate their contract early, but with some clients coughing up £35 per month for their plan, there's still savings so be made even with the fee.
A BT customer locked into a contract paying £35 per month will spend a total of £315 over nine months. However, if they make the switch, Hyperoptic will offer free broadband for that period. If you take the total bill and take away the penalty, there are savings of £162 to be had.
Those who refuse to pay big charges for leaving their contracts behind can also simply run the two contracts simultaneously, meaning they may get higher speeds without forking out extra. Unlike many other providers, Hyperoptic also promise not to put their prices up during the term of the new deal - meaning customers always know the price that they are paying.
Hyperoptic isn't available across Scotland just yet, so it's worth checking if the offers would apply in your area.
The firm is currently offering 150Mbps speeds for just £20 per month and there are even ultrafast Gig1 downloads for just £35.
Speaking about the new initiative, Hyperoptic CEO Dana Tobak said: “This is a ground-breaking move, unprecedented in the world of broadband, but people all across the UK need this support right now. We honestly believe that it’s the right of every household in the country to have fast, reliable, and affordable broadband.
“No-one should be held captive by a contract for an overpriced, underwhelming service. That’s why we’re offering Hyperoptic’s full fibre broadband free, helping people switch immediately to avoid massive price rises and make significant savings – typically as much as £160, but often a lot more.”
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