A MARTIN Lewis fan has revealed how she slashed her broadband bill by £400 a year.
The tip was highlighted by the founder of MoneySavingExpert.com the publication’s latest weekly newsletter.
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It covered how you could be in line for massive savings with many overpaying for their broadband.
A recent poll by Martin found that over a quarter who responded pay more than £40 per month.
The Money Saving Expert found that the cheapest deals are short-lived switching promos via comparison sites.
As long as you’re out of contract, switching should be easy, but if you’re on Universal Credit, check social tariffs first.
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Now one keen saver, has revealed her results after following some of the tips.
Sandra emailed the savings experts after reading about broadband and finding she could save a small fortune.
And she said that after being stuck on one contract she now has a new deal that saves her £400 a year.
She said: “Having cut back everything, this was the last to be looked at. I’d been stuck on a 2yr BT contract.
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“Moving to Plusnet, I will go from £59/mth to £25/mth, saving around £400/yr.
“The speed is quicker. Crazy as they are the same company. Result!”
HIDING SOCIAL TARIFFS
There are now a host of special discounted social tariffs available to help those on certain benefits.
Four million broadband customers on Universal Credit and other low-income benefits are missing out on savings of hundreds of pounds per year.
All the major internet suppliers now offer social tariffs, which are discounted deals for hard-up families. Costs start at £12 a month.
Yet only five per cent of those who qualify are signed up to these, according to Ofcom.
But some social tariffs are much better value than others.
Sky and Now Broadband offer speeds of 36MBs for £20 a month, while smaller firms which operate in specific regions, like Hyperoptic and G.Network, offer speeds of up to 50MBs for £15 a month.
Job hunters can get six months’ free broadband from TalkTalk or you might qualify for free mobile data if you are on Universal Credit through the National Databank scheme. Visit onlinecentresnetwork.org.
Don’t be afraid to seek help
If you think you’re going to have trouble paying your monthly broadband bill, you should contact your provider at the earliest opportunity, as there may be a scheme in place to help customers in your situation.
Also remember there are some great charities offering help and support to those in financial difficulty.
These include National Debtline, StepChange and Citizens Advice.
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It comes after millions of water customers could be forced to fork out an extra £156 a year on their bills under new plans.
And another Martin Lewis fan has revealed how they got £6,000 in free cash to help put a deposit down for their first home.
