Scientifically proven: Choosing the best combined offer for DSL, landline, mobile and TV is currently one of the main causes of headache. Competition among operators takes the largest share of the pie for what has led to the launch of attractive deals on the Internet’s phone packs. The good news is that the range of choice is widening. The bad news is that the user can feel very lost per minute.
Do not panic. Take a deep breath, take a pencil and paper and reflect on the pros and cons of each option. While our first impulse is always to decide for the cheapest, it is possible to compensate us by getting better performance if the price is higher. Like when you buy a car, a sweater or pork tenderloin, you should think about the use you will give to it according to your needs and preferences. That depends on the type of user you are.
Sometimes hiring a combo is almost like marrying the company. Pay attention to the conditions of permanence before opting for one or the other. Some do not require, but in others it can be up to 24 months. If you plan to go and live in another country soon or if you just like to change operators regularly, you probably want to opt for a DSL that has no permanence fee.
The practical
All offers will look similar if you are a casual Internet user and your company is offering you all the benefits that do not scare you with the bill. In this case you will have to assess the purpose of the final price and choose the most subjective option.
The charlatan
You love to spend hours on the phone talking with friends, or have to do it because work demands it. If this is your case, you’ll want a pack of ADSL over phone that offers few more minutes better consumed on your mobile that also includes bonus free calls from landline to mobile.
The home
If you are one of those who connect on everything from your home computer, the primary factor to consider is the amount of megabytes that you need, without losing sight of the use you make of the Internet. In this category also falls the person who watches movies and series via internet TV all the time. If this is the case you might want to consider Virgin’s TV bundle with Sky Movies, Virgin Movies and Netflix. If you simply check your email, do some searches and read the paper, you may not need a high speed and you can choose a cheaper rate. Note both the download speed and the upload speed, especially if, for example, you work at home and have to regularly send heavy files by email. In this case, you’ll want to take a look at the offers of fibre optic.
He who is never home
If this is your case, you’re probably a “mobile addict†who IMs and browses from your smartphone. Choose the pack that offers more mobile megabytes and minutes of conversation.
The family
If you live as a couple or family looking for an operator that offers the best deal for two or more additional phone lines, you should also evaluate the use you will give to each of those lines. Most likely, you will require more megabytes and unlimited minutes to navigate.
Whatever your case has, at certain times of the year, operators usually throw even specials that include paid TV, tablets and other extras. If you have not yet opted for an option, these additional benefits may help you decide. And above all, remember to arm yourself with a great deal of patience and do not hire the first thing that you are offered by sheer exhaustion. Experience the variety of options!