Smaller broadband providers up the broadband speed war ante in bid to win customers

October 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Michael Phillips, product director, Broadbandchoices.co.uk said:

“Today’s announcement by Plusnet of its new ‘up to’ 20Mb speed broadband service follows hot on the heels of Orange and Zen Internet. This is a clear indication that smaller broadband providers are not going to be muscled out by the big players when it comes to speed.

“Increasing the performance of their customers’ internet packages is a positive step but ISPs must remember that speed is not the only issue close to peoples’ hearts. Our recent survey of 4,000 broadband users revealed that connection reliability was the most important consideration for them with connection speed and value for money following closely behind.

“Customers are desperate for services that deliver across all areas – reliability; speed; price and customer service are all really important. Whilst Plusnet and Zen regularly come near the top in satisfaction surveys and awards, Orange has historically languished near the bottom.

“Orange has been losing broadband customers of late and we would hope that the increase in speed and changes to its price plans will be the first step of many to improve its services and so reverse this trend.

“Plusnet was highly commended in every category of the Broadbandchoices.co.uk 2009 Customer Satisfaction Awards and Zen was nominated as Which? Best Buy 2009 for the forth year running.

“It’s worth remembering that ISPs such as O2 and BE have offered services with up to 20Mb and 24Mb respectively for some time now. But with a flood of new providers now coming to market with similar performance deals, there has never been a better time to compare packages.

“Broadband users considering switching to Plusnet’s new 20mb service should apply via www.Broadbandchoices.co.uk which has an exclusive online offer of 4 months free subscription.

“Remember that some ISPs charge different amounts depending on location so you should always check offers in your area by using an Ofcom accredited comparison calculator.”

Our recommended up to 20Mb broadband best buys:

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About Broadbandchoices.co.uk

Broadbandchoices.co.uk was launched in 2005 and is the UK’s leading Ofcom accredited broadband comparison calculator.

We offer comprehensive and impartial advice on broadband, mobile broadband and bundled packages (broadband with home phone and digital TV) saving our users over £250 when they switch.

The Broadbandchoices.co.uk calculator compares thousands of different combination’s of packages and provides results in a clear, intuitive table where users can rank and compare services according to their individual needs.

Broadbandchoices.co.uk powers over 20 leading comparison services including Confused.com, Comparethemarket.com and GoCompare.com.

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Fancy Dress Costumes UK Comments On The Top Three Halloween Costume Searches For 2009

October 20th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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Press Release
20/10/09

With the frenzy surrounding the online purchases of Halloween costumes this year and the much wider use of website analytic software it has become even easier for web shop owners to ‘see’ the potential search volume for given products. With this in mind Fancy Dress Costumes UK have released an estimated list of the three most searched costumes for Halloween 2009.

The owner and manager Mr. M. Watson has provided us with this list. He wanted to add that “… Although these are projected estimates based on readily available statistics, there is every reason to believe that this is a reasonable estimate of what will be the three most searched after categories for Halloween Fancy Dress parties this year.”
His list contains the following top most searched for specific category, outside of the generic Halloween fancy dress terms such as Halloween costumes, Witches costumes, Zombie costumes and Vampire Costumes.

Sailor Fancy Dress which could refer to many costumes under this category, we have selected one that we felt represented the category well. sailor costume picture

Pirate fancy dress which again represents a wide selection of costume ideas represented by pirate costume

And finally Army Fancy Dress, the range here is also quite wide and we have chosen army
The main thing for this researcher has been the lack of ‘scary’ in these costumes. We are all so used to Halloween fancy dress being about horror maybe it has become more about dressing up than scaring people. In my mind this is a good thing, it’s a time of year for having a party, not trying to frighten children. The American idea of horror at Halloween is a relatively recent addition to the tradition of celebrating All Hallow’s Eve. Whichever costume you choose this year the trend, it seems, is definitely moving toward a more general dressing up concept.
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Contact: Mr. M Watson – 0117 902 9398, mob: 07988846552, email: info@fancydresscostumesuk.com or visit www.fancydresscostumesuk.com.

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Fancy Dress Costumes UK Comments On The Postal Strikes

October 16th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Release WS

Press Release
16/10/09

The Bristol based online retail outlet, Fancy Dress Costumes UK has sounded stern warnings to people buying costumes, for Halloween, online.

With the uncertainty of the Royal Mail’s staffing, the online retail community has justifiable and understandable reasons to be worried for their customer’s ability to purchase, and have delivered, their choice of costume in time for the Halloween. Owner of Bristol Based Fancy Dress Costumes UK, Mr. M. Watson said today “The situation is uncertain at best. The inability of the post office management to find a solution with their staff has dragged on for so long now that we all have sort of got used to the occasional disruption. But with a fixed day like Halloween, and the continuing rise in online purchases, it has all suddenly become very real. We are advising our customers that in the first instance they should bring forward their plans for purchasing by a week, giving the postal service an extra week to deliver their new costume. Also when online to check if the company they intend to buy from has a courier option. We at Fancy Dress Costumes UK have that option for our customers and it’s a next day service. Don’t let the postal situation spoil your party weekend.”

The situation with Royal Mail is an ongoing problem and not one that looks like going away anytime soon. So given this then it seems that it is up to the online retail community to find ways around the problem. The road based courier system in this country is extremely well served by many companies and most retailers will be able to find a solution particularly using the prepaid facilities that some companies offer.
This researcher has been unable to find anything hopeful in the Royal Mail press releases regarding a solution, in the near future, to this problem. The only real solution for us buyers is to shop with online retailers that offer private courier solutions for delivery of your precious new purchase.

With the Christmas season following on from Halloween this advice will be relevant long after Halloween has passed. As the Latin warning has it “Caveat emptor” – Let the Buyer Beware.

Contact: Mr. M Watson – 0117 902 9398,
mob: 07988846552,
email: info@fancydresscostumesuk.com

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Medical Scrubs Collection Unveils New Range of Designer Scrubs and Medical Workwear From Greys Anatomy Scrubs to Cherokee Scrubs & Beyond!

October 16th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Release WS

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= For Immediate Release =

Medical Scrubs Collection has recently unveiled a new range of products for its expanding product line.  The new line includes some of the most modern, stylish and practical names in the medical scrubs industry including Cherokee Scrubs,  Dickies and Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs from the Greys Anatomy professional wear line created by Barco. The new range joins the already large amount of choice; colour and style presented by Medical Scrubs Collection and positions the online scrubs distributor as one of the premier medical wear distributors in America.

Brands like Cherokee Scrubs have grown from their experience in the fashion industry to become one of the world’s favourite medical scrubs providers. Like many of the scrubs from Medical Scrubs Collection product range, the Cherokee line combines fashion with the functionality and reliability demanded by those in the medical profession.

Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs are developed by Barco Uniforms offer a whole new range of designer scrubs based on the incredibly popular medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy. Modelled after the actual medical scrubs worn on the show, the Grey’s Anatomy line let’s you express yourself in a way that medical scrubs have never done before.

Medical Scrubs Collection brings you all of the new lines as well as established popular favourites at affordable prices.

About Medical Scrubs Collection:

Medical Scrubs Collection is a leading supplier of medical scrubs for Doctors, nurses and others in the medical industry. The site offers a wide range of different styles and has access to some of the biggest names in medical workwear, including Cherokee, Dickies and Barco.

For further information please contact:

http://www.medicalscrubscollection.com/

Medical Scrubs Collection
114 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
T: (888) 56.SCRUBS
F: (732) 719.8602

United Vans typifies modern car disposal: Safe, clean and efficient

October 15th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in General News

= For Immediate Release =

BRISTOL, UK. August 15 2009 – When you’re involved in an accident and you end up writing off your car, your thoughts tend to move straight on to your next vehicle. However, there’s a whole lot more that goes into the responsible and efficient dismantling of old vehicles than you might think, and it’s companies like Bristol’s United Vans that work with the insurance companies to make sure that an old vehicle makes the minimum amount of impact on the environment.

United Vans has been working in the dismantling, recycling and salvage business from its headquarters at the Quarry Garage, Bristol for over four years. The company provides a service that scraps only the most impossible to recycle parts of a vehicle. Everything else is removed to be used again (usually for Van Spares) elsewhere, not least the huge amount of steel which can be reclaimed from many vehicles that would normally take large amounts of energy to produce. In fact, recycling the steel from automobiles in this fashion nearly 75% more energy efficient than processing new steel in a factory.

Everything else from the tires to the battery is removed before the chassis finally gets crushed. These items can be hazardous to the environment so it’s incredibly important they are disposed of properly and all the relevant paperwork and laws are followed. United Vans is a clean, safe and careful operation which is a million miles away from the traditional view of a ‘junkyard’, pilled high with rotting old car shells.
United Vans works in conjunction with insurance companies across the UK, so if you have a car that’s available collection can be arrange for a very competitive rate.

The company even offers a huge amount of second hand vehicles at the kind of prices you won’t find from your average car sales lot, and advertises these vehicles to perspective buyers via their website, unitedvans.com which also has more information of the recycling process of the governmental laws in place regarding vehicle salvaging and scrapping.

About United Vans:

A vehicle salvage organisation and supplier of both high quality second hand automobile parts and second hand vehicles, United Vans is based in Quarry Garage, Bristol. United Vans is one of the UKs top specialists in the salvage, dismantling and even repair of all forms of road vehicles, large and small, anything from small cars to caravans and trucks. The company deals with vehicles from all over the country, dismantling 100s of vehicles and models every month, from Mercedes VansMercedes Vans (Like the Mercedes Sprinters) to rigid body HGV’s and everything in between!

For Further Information Please Contact:

United Vans.
T: 01761 452177
F: 01761 453993
sales@unitedvans.com

http://unitedvans.com

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Mobile Broadband Coverage must still be supplemented by Wi-Fi

October 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

A recent study of mobile broadband coverage maps for the United Kingdom found at broadbandchoices.co.uk has shown that of the four major mobile broadband providers in the United Kingdom all but one has serious shortfalls. The majority of mobile broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom either simply do not offer 3G data streaming coverage throughout the United Kingdom or are padding their coverage maps by the addition of free wi-fi hot spots as part of their coverage zones.

With the assumption that people do not pay over 30 pounds per month for mobile broadband coverage only to be forced to use a crowded Internet café, Broadband Choices has put together a superb review and comparison of every mobile broadband supplier in the United Kingdom. As part of the Consumer Choices network, Broadband Choices offers all of their information completely free of charge. Along with the aforementioned broadband coverage maps, Broadband Choices continues to offer the public a large selection of broadband news stories and superb opportunities to purchase mobile broadband at what are undoubtedly the lowest prices available in the United Kingdom.

As mobile broadband moves downward in price so as to be more and more competitive with ADSL and wireless for the home, Broadband Choices continues to expand upon these price comparisons. This comparison takes the form of unbiased reviews of both price and services including progressive plans such as pay as you go mobile broadband. Service reviews consider such factors as before mentioned mobile broadband coverage and a comparison of connectivity speed and allowable monthly download.

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Post Office Broadband Customer Upset, Wants Mr. Tim Ferguson To Respond

October 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Release WS

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We have been contacted by a Post Office Broadband customer that is unhappy with the customer support they have received.

Ms. Arnaudy of Bristol states that she has been charged incorrectly for her broadband connection- an error on the part of ‘Post Office Broadband’ – and that despite numerous phone calls over several months, and an admission that the charge is an error on their part, the Post Office Broadband team have now issued a letter threatening to terminate telecom service for the single mum, as well as negatively impact upon her credit report.

The following is a brief outline of the events leading up to the most recent, rather threatening letter:

Post Office Broadband – The Catalogue of Errors And Complaints

  • Initially, when the broadband connection was booked the Post Office Broadband team scheduled an engineer to come and connect a new line, even though this was not needed. This would have meant a charge of over £100 for Ms. Arnaudy, for a service that was not in fact needed nor appropriate. BT confirmed that there was an existing line present, and that a ‘New Line Provide’ was not necessary, so there should be no charge applied.

  • The Post Office Broadband team were contacted, and agreed that this was an error on their part, and that the engineer has been cancelled, and no charges would be made.

  • The engineer arrived, despite being ‘cancelled’. He said he was not needed, and that this happens regularly and that Ms. Arnaudy would NOT be charged.

  • Not satisfied that a charge would not be made, the Post Office Broadband team were contacted the same day that the engineer arrived, and they confirmed that no charge would be made for connection, as it was an error on their part (again).

  • Ms. Arnaudy received her first bill, complete with the New Line Provide charge that was stated on several occasions to have been cancelled

  • On contacting the Post Office Broadband team, a representative of Ms. Arnaudy was informed that it would take up to 2 weeks for the issue to be ‘investigated’, and that Ms. Arnaudy would be contacted when this had happened. Unsatisfied with this situation, when the caller asked to speak to a supervisor or manager in the call centre, the customer service operator said the manager was not willing to discuss the matter further. A credit of £5.00 for compensation was offered.

  • During the 2 week waiting period, a further request for payment was received, demanding payment. Again, the Post Office Broadband team were contacted… this time it was advised that Ms. Arnaudy pay the money owing, except for the disputed connection charge, which she did.

  • The next bill was then received, at this point several weeks AFTER the 2 week ‘investigation’ period had lapsed, it still had the payment for the connection charge as owing.

  • Yet again, the Post Office Broadband team were contacted. The customer support person (name available) said he would transfer the call to the person dealing with the issue, but then the call disconnected.

  • Upon calling back, the correct person was reached. They said that a ‘credit’ of the charge had been applied to Ms. Arnaudy’s account, and that she should go ahead and actually pay the fee, and it would be ‘credited’ on the next bill.

  • It was felt by Ms. Arnaudy and her family that paying the fee, on a ‘promise’ that it would be credited the following month was unacceptable, given their previous record of ‘achievements’. A compromise was met when the customer service operator (name available) agreed that if Ms. Arnaudy simply paid the balance owed, excluding the connection charge, the following month the bill would correct itself as there was a credit applied. Prior to ending the call, it was noted that the Post Office Broadband team had in fact given a credit of the fee, minus the VAT – when there was VAT levied on the actual fee on the bill. The customer service operator said they would ask for (another) investigation of this.

  • Around a week after this final telephone conversation, on 30th September 2009, a letter arrived addressed to Ms. Arnaudy demanding payment yet again, threatening to restrict her telephone services, and suspend her broadband, as well as impact negatively on her credit rating, (thus affecting her future chances on credit, for a mistake made by their team).

All in all, we can see why Ms. Arnaudy is unhappy with the treatment she has received from the Post Office.

As most of the letters she received were signed (all-be-it a scanned and printed copy) by a Mr. Tim Ferguson, the director of the Post Office telecom ‘customer care’ team, it would seem appropriate that he contact Ms. Arnaudy about the issue, with an explanation of how this catalogue of errors has happened, and on why there was a refusal to transfer calls to a supervisor or manager on two separate occasions (the names of the customer service personnel that refused to do this are available.)

Ms. Arnaudy can be contacted via this email address

Ms. Arnaudy has now stated that in light of the most recent, rather threatening letter, she will lodge a formal complaint to ofcom about the Post Office Broadband team – unless she receives a written apology stating that the fee has been removed from her account, and that no further action will be taken as regards credit reference agencies.

It would also seem appropriate that some level of compensation be offered, over and above the £5.00 credit that has been given so far.

Again, Ms. Arnaudy can be contacted via this email address
This post will be updated detailing the Post Office Broadband’s response to the complaint, and any outcome – positive or negative.

The Top Dead Celebrity Halloween Costume Of 2009 Is Michael Jackson in ‘Thriller’ !

October 8th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Release WS

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=== For Immediate Release ===

With everyone trying to find the best outfit for the Halloween costume season, our sources have indicated that the celebrity that will have the most emulators this year is Michael Jackson.

The shocking and unexpected death of Michael Jackson earlier this year has added another superstar to the list of dead celebrities that revelers can choose to dress up like this year.

” When you arrive at your Halloween party this year there is bound to be a Michael Jackson character there. We have seen a huge rise in searches for costumes that the great man of pop wore throughout his career, but the outright winner, in our research, is the old favourite that red and black Thriller Costume. From the early 1980′s Thriller video.” said Mr. Watson of Fancy Dress Costumes Uk. The companies blog.
The current market research shows that, although there is a significant downturn peoples spending, Halloween costume spending this year will still be a significant period of sustained income for those providing Halloween outfits. The industry is poised for the results over the next three weeks.

In the UK the Halloween market has risen ten fold in the last five years according to Bryan Roberts of industry analysts, Planet Retail.This makes it the third highest season of consumer spending after Christmas and Easter. The consumption of pumpkins will account for around £25m again this year.

So with the economy in spiral and people desperate to forget the grim economy, will they take the opportunity to escape into character and buy costumes of their favourite dead heroes? There can be no doubt that this year there will be more Michael Jackson look alikes than in previous years.

Other popular favourites like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis will of course be popular but people like to be current and topical and as such this years obituaries have provided a new emphasis for the dead superstar costume purchases. “People will vote with their wallets and we will not judge their choices.” said Mr Watson later in the interview “.. they will be welcome, and their orders dealt with in a timely manner just like the rest of our customers.”

Fancy Dress Costumes UK are a Bristol based internet retail costume outlet. They have over 1900 products that cover the whole spectrum of Fancy Dress Costumes.

Contact : Mr. M. Watson on 0117 902 9398 or email him at mark@fancydresscostumesuk.com.

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Broadbandchoices.co.uk comments: World Cup qualifier to be shown exclusively online

October 5th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Michael Phillips, product director said:

“Whilst armchair fans may be disappointed that no TV broadcaster has stepped in to acquire the broadcast rights to this match, it is an opportunity for broadband users who have never watched TV online to broaden their horizons and experience what an internet connection can offer beyond the usual surfing and emailing.

“Watching the match is likely to use around 1GB of a broadband user’s download allowance. Whilst this isn’t that significant in total terms, it could push some users over their monthly limit so we’d advise footy fans to check first so they don’t end up being penalised. Those planning to watch via mobile broadband need to be particularly vigilant since over usage charges can be massive.

“Fans could stretch themselves a little technically and connect their laptop or PC to a TV to get a bigger picture and more immersive “big game” experience. There are a number of really useful step-by-step online video guides to steer you through this simple process and to ensure you select the right adapter cable.

“People who are going to pay between £4.99 and £11.99 to watch this game online should ensure they maximise the performance of their current internet connection by doing the following:

o “Connect directly to your router using a cable; not wirelessly. This will ensure your connection is as strong as possible
o “Close down all other programmes/apps that run in background (email/MSN messenger/etc) to minimise any ‘drag’ on your connection
o “Make sure that yours is the only PC/laptop using your connection as other users may eat up your bandwidth and slow you down”

For further information please contact:
Michael Phillips/Jon Ingram Broadbandchoices.co.uk 020 7700 3245
Karen Wagg/Emily Church Polhill Communications 020 7655 0540

About Broadbandchoices.co.uk

Broadbandchoices.co.uk was launched in 2005 and is the UK’s leading Ofcom accredited broadband comparison calculator.

We offer comprehensive and impartial advice on broadband, mobile broadband and bundled packages (broadband with home phone and digital TV) saving our users over £250 when they switch.

The Broadbandchoices.co.uk calculator compares thousands of different combinations of packages and provides results in a clear, intuitive table where users can rank and compare services according to their individual needs.

Broadbandchoices.co.uk powers over 20 leading comparison services including Confused.com, Comparethemarket.com and GoCompare.com.

Broadbandchoices.co.uk – working hard to save you money

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OVER HALF OF UK BROADBAND GRIPES GOING UNRESOLVED!

October 5th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

5 OCTOBER 2009

• 54% of UK broadband users’ complaints not being successfully resolved.
• 36% of dissatisfied broadband customers not bothering to complain at all
• Nearly half of broadband users unaware of their ISP’s Complaints Code of Practice

New research from Broadbandchoices.co.uk has revealed that British broadband customers are still facing difficulties when it comes to resolving disputes with their ISP. Worryingly, less than half of broadband users (46%) feel their complaints are being successfully resolved despite there being a formal code of practice in place designed to make the process easier.

A survey* of approx 4000 broadband users found that nearly half (47%) of respondents were completely unaware that their ISP had a Complaints Code of Practice to help resolve any issues. A further 77% did not know that they could subsequently escalate their complaint through the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme 8 weeks after contacting their ISP.

Of the respondents that had made a complaint to their ISP, 54% felt that their complaint hadn’t been successful.

Michael Phillips, product director, Broadbandchoices.co.uk said:
“We found a distinct lack of awareness amongst broadband users of the proper way to ensure their complaints are taken seriously. Since a massive 54% of users felt that their complaints were not successfully resolved, it is clear that more needs to be done to empower consumers and ensure they have the confidence and the know-how to escalate their dispute to a satisfactory conclusion.

“Of the dissatisfied broadband users that didn’t complain, a third (33%) said it was because they thought it would be too much hassle. A further 23% did not have any faith in their ISPs ability to resolve their complaint. Almost a fifth (18%) said they did not know how to complain effectively.

“The results indicate that broadband users are disillusioned with the ability to improve their service through making a complaint to their ISP. Whilst raising a complaint is never easy, you can significantly reduce any hassle and improve your chances of having their complaint quickly resolved by following our 10 tips to effective complaints resolution, below.”

Top Ten Tips When Complaining About Your Broadband

1. Be wise before the event. Even if your relationship with the ISP is running smoothly, make sure that your paperwork is in order. Keep your bills filed in chronological order and keep all correspondence between yourself and the ISP.

2. Always approach your ISP first with any complaints or grievances and insist that they explain their official complaints procedure to you before you enter into a dispute.

3. Tell them, in writing, of your grievance and that you wish to enter into an official complaints procedure.

4. Maintain a call log detailing each call that you made to your ISP. Include such details as the time and date of the call, and the name of the person that you spoke with.

5. Remember any passwords or keywords that you might need, your claim will lack credibility if you forget.

6. Use bank statements to add credibility to your claims, particularly those concerned with billing errors.

7. When communicating with your ISP, be both patient and personable. Don’t raise your voice or get irritable. Make sure that you’re targeting the correct department and the right people with your complaints.

8. Insist on written confirmation of any changes to your contract, or any verbal agreements that are made over the phone.

9. If you have exhausted your ISP’s complaints procedure with no resolution after 8 weeks, contact Cisas or Otelo, and ask them to advise you on the next step you should take.

10. If all else fails, get legal help – Which? Legal Services (see helpful links) provides low cost, smart consumer legal advice.

Broadbandchoices.co.uk – working hard to save you money

Virgin Media lowers home phone and broadband cost

October 2nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

In a startling move it was just announced that the United Kingdom’s largest home phone and broadband service provider Virgin Media has actually lowered it’s prices as of October 1st 2009. Popular Consumer Choices home phone comparison website homephonechoices.co.uk featured this news.

This report comes on the heels of British Telecom’s opposite announcement that customers using a BT landline will see their rates increase. The Virgin Media decrease takes the form of a lower per call connection charge. Admittedly the decrease in rate amounts to only around .5 pence, with expected savings per UK Virgin customer ranging from 1 to 2 pounds a month. However as BT has instituted a reverse half pence charge it would appear that a pence saved still remains a pound earned. Home Phone Choices report’s that they will continue to track all of the small price changes as part of their free service.

They further report that Post Office Home Phone is expected to meet or beat the Virgin Media price point. Comparison of home phone service pricing in the United Kingdom is somewhat complicated by anytime calling plans offered by every major UK home phone service supplier. As cheap phone calls prices fluctuate for this service throughout the United Kingdom, Home Phone Choices recommends that anyone who is searching for the best phone deals available uses their free home phone comparison pricing tool to find the best call plan and landline providers. All that is required to use the free tool is entry of your Post Code and knowledge of your preferred services.

Compare breakdown cover in minutes

October 1st, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

If one were to believe the advertisements every single provider of breakdown cover in United Kingdom is the best and is better than the other. Obviously they can’t all be the best. Or can they? The best breakdown cover or the gauge of this can only be based on the one that is best for you. That is the breakdown cover that best suits your specific requirements. If your automotive experience rarely has you traveling more than 50 kilometres from home, you may very well be perfectly content with basic breakdown cover. Basic breakdown cover is of course the cheapest.

A thought to remember is that basic breakdown cover does not always include service within ¼ mile of your home. A study of breakdown cover found at Breakdownchoices.co.uk reveals that of the six most popular cover suppliers in the United Kingdom only Green Flag Breakdown includes home call outs with their basic plan. Oddly enough, green flag breakdown is one of the few United Kingdom cover suppliers that does not offer motorbike breakdown cover. Still this does not qualify or disqualify green flag as being the best.

Obviously, when we compare breakdown cover, the company providing the best product is the company that you feel you can most rely upon. This is a decision every car owner must make for themselves. But is also decision for which one must undoubtedly refer to expert analysis. Such free review and comparison is available at Breakdownchoices.co.uk.

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Approach free laptop deals with caution

October 1st, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Admittedly the idea of a free laptop computer given simply as an incentive to initiate a contract for mobile broadband seems like a perfect arrangement. As laptops are the segment of the computer market that tends to move into obsolescence most quickly the chance to giving you want for free every couple of years sounds great. Actually these free laptop deals can be pretty good.

But you must study the contract for mobile broadband extra carefully and make a valid comparison between the additional cost for a contract offering a free laptop and say for instance the cost of pay as you go mobile broadband. As a general rule you’ll be paying around 15 pounds more per month for your mobile broadband if your contract includes a free laptop computer. This cost taken over the term of two years minimum contract equates to 360 pounds. Then the question arises, is this a good deal? Obviously, if one does not have a spare 360 pounds but needs a laptop computer and a broadband connection the cost is manageable. An examination of free laptop deals at noted consumer watchdog website Broadband Choices reveals that overall there’s nothing wrong with these contracts.

They are very similar to mobile broadband contracts for handheld 3G phones. Within the helpful information database of articles and the objective comparison of mobile broadband deals found at broadbandchoices.co.uk is a wide range of netbook and laptop computers offered as part of these incentives. Broadband Choices points out that the key to getting the best of these free laptop deals is choosing the most functional and highest value laptop computer.

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