subject: Are Broadband Bundles Cheaper? [print this page] Broadband bundles are fast becoming one of the most popular ways to get internet access as well as television channels and services such as high definition, line rental and call packages.
Some broadband providers even offer mobile phone contracts on the same bill and within the same package as traditional home broadband.
But is it really cheaper to get all these services from one provider or is it worth shopping around and getting services from a number of places?
Well, it all depends on what you want. This guide will show when it's worth getting a broadband bundle and when you'll save more by putting just a little more time into shopping around.
Let's start with the instances when it makes sense to go for a broadband deal bundle.
When you're looking at broadband deals and you want to save with a provider that you have already decided you want to go with (i.e. you have reasons for the choice other than price) bundling with home phone almost always makes sense.
The vast majority of broadband providers will now beat standard line rental prices for their existing customers.
Some broadband providers which offer bundles with home phone also offer special deals for those that only want line rental because they are getting broadband (e.g no inclusive calls).
Since so many people now just use mobile phones on a day to day basis this can be a really good way to save money by not paying for services which aren't used.
It's also well worth bundling when you want to get sky sports or a similarly competitive product when it comes to TV.
In that case, the big providers are so competitive and so keen to get new customers that they'll lower their typical broadband prices in order to get new business.
On the other hand, when it comes to getting the cheapest broadband deals it's often not the bundles that work out cheapest.
Very basic broadband and very basic line rental are often available separately and, in this case, it can pay big to get deals from two different providers.
It's also unlikely that the best mobile phone deals will be available in a bundle. The mobile phone market is very competitive and a number of resellers offer special deals which will be much more competitive than those deals offered in a bundle.
