Broadband Switching Guide

Many people want to make savings on their broadband bills by changing to a new supplier but for various reasons they never make the jump. It's quite natural to have concerns about the connection speed, the cost and the hassle of moving to a new provider. YourHomeBills.com have put together a short guide to answer your questions and help you to make a decision, one that could end up helping you to save money on your broadband bills.

Why move to broadband?
Broadband internet connections are very fast and always on which means you don’t need to dial up to get a connection. Broadband is advancing all the time and connection speeds and technology are changing all the time – as a customer you can switch and get a cheaper deal and a faster speed in less then five minutes. It used to be that a 1Mbps speed was fast but we are already seeing the first ADLS2+ suppliers emerging who can provide connection at up to a staggering 24Mbps.

For some people it’s not all about the speed, particularly if you download very few files each month, and so you may do better by finding a cheaper deal than your current supplier is offering you. It’s well worth searching the market and where better to do that than at YourHomeBills.com

Switch broadband suppliers today using the YourHomeBills.com broadband calculator.

How do I switch my broadband supplier?
Switching to a new supplier to save money on your broadband bills is simple. YourHomeBills.com will help you find a plan and supplier to suit your home broadband needs by comparing the different deals on the market. Once you've made a choice we will help you make the switch to your new broadband provider.

We start by asking you some questions about how you use your current broadband connection in your home, including details of your current supplier and package. We are then able to compare the market for different suppliers and list the most appropriate broadband suppliers and packages for your needs.

We recommend that when completing the questions online you have your latest broadband bills handy so that you can enter the answers accurately to get the best possible quote for your broadband usage.

Switch broadband suppliers today using the YourHomeBills.com broadband calculator.

What happens when I switch?
Making the switch to a new ADSL supplier with YourHomeBills.com is simple and takes only a few minutes of your time.

• Enter your postcode and home phone number and answer some quick usage questions. Once you have entered all your broadband usage information we will search for the best broadband packages based on your current usage and requirements. This will only take a couple of minutes.

• View your broadband results; your broadband results table will show you the savings you can make and various features and benefits of different packages.

• You will be directed to your chosen provider’s website to enter your personal details and complete the switch. Have your MAC key ready as this will ensure you do not lose your current connection during the switchover of the service.

• Your new broadband provider will contact you to confirm the date your new service will commence. Switching usually takes between 7 and 21 days.

Switch broadband suppliers today using theYourHomeBills.com broadband calculator.

UK broadband availability
Broadband availability now reaches around 99% of all UK homes and businesses. BT has continued to remove any limits concerning the distance of lines from the exchange and almost all lines should now be able to receive broadband. It is only a very small percentage of lines and exchanges that are unable to receive the service.

Check if broadband is available for your home by using YourHomeBills.com broadband calculator.

Local Loop Unbundling
In a move to make broadband more accessible and improve competition in the home phone market further, Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) was introduced. The local network (copper local loop running from exchange to customer's home) is made available by the incumbent operator (e.g. BT) for other companies to use. These alternative operators are then able to upgrade individual customer lines to offer high speed internet access without having to go through the incumbent operator. Customers who live in areas where LLU is available may be able to get broadband without having to pay BT for line rental - instead the customer can choose to take line rental from the new provider or not at all if they don't make calls.

Switch broadband suppliers today using the YourHomeBills.com broadband calculator.