Our Pick Of The Best Broadband And TV Bundles Of 2024
Bundling together your broadband and TV subscriptions can save you money, as providers offer discounts to customers who take both. But, with different broadband speeds and channels available, it can be difficult to weigh one package up against the rest.
We carried out some research (August 2024) to find out which broadband and TV package is best, based on the broadband speeds and TV channels on offer, as well as cost.
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Methodology
We compared each tariff in terms of its average download speed, monthly cost and the number of TV channels it offered, scoring each category before translating each tariff’s total score into a Forbes star rating. We also took into account factors such as contract length, value for money and whether each tariff included phone service.
How to find the best broadband and TV package
The best way to find the best broadband and TV package for you is to use a price comparison website.
While price is likely to be the most important factor in your decision, consider the broadband speeds you’d ideally like and how many channels is enough for you.
The UK’s average broadband speed is around 71 Megabits per second (Mbps), which is plenty fast enough to stream video in 4K but by no means the fastest speeds out there. In fact, you can get download speeds of up to 1,000Mbps/1 Gigabit per second if you need it, but you’re ulikely to find those speeds as part of a broadband and TV package.
Similarly, not all broadband and TV packages come with sports or movie channels. Those that do often charge a premium.
However, your broadband speed is determined by your postcode and what services are available there. Superfast broadband i.e. broadband capable of download speeds of between 30 and 300Mbps is available to 96% of households, while ultrafast broadband reaches 57% of households. IF you don’t live in a area with ultrafast broadband, the speeds you can get will be more limited.
It’s also worth noting how long a provider will lock you into a contract, since you won’t be able to take advantage of any better deals that come along while you’re in contract without incurring a penalty. Most providers’ contracts run for 12, 18 or 24 months.
Finally, weigh up whether the free extras that come with the package are worthwhile. If it comes with a Netflix subscription but with streaming limited to 480p standard definition (SD), it might be better to get a cheaper package and pay for Netflix separately. Or, if you’re being offered a wifi range extender free for three months, check out the price you’ll pay for it from month 4 and whether you’ll actually need one.
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