TV + Broadband comparison

how to choose a TV + broadband bundle

Work out if a bundle actually saves you money.
Bundles can be great value - or a way to sell you channels you'll never watch. Add up what you'd pay for the broadband you need plus only the TV you'd actually use, and compare that to the bundle. If the bundle's cheaper for the things you want, great. If it's only "cheaper" because it's piling on extras, it isn't.

The intro price is not the real price.
Most bundles dangle a low introductory rate that jumps after the offer period, and there's usually a mid-contract rise on top (now shown in pounds and pence, since January 2025). Look at the whole-contract cost, not the headline.

Match the broadband first.
A bundle is only good if the broadband suits you - check the speed and type (full fibre vs part-fibre) the same way you would standalone (see the broadband guide). Don't accept slow broadband just to get the telly.

Sport and movies are the big add-ons.
These are what push bundle prices up. Only pay for sports or movie packs if you'll genuinely watch them - and remember a streaming service might cover the same ground cheaper (see streaming).

Platform and availability.
Bundles run on different platforms (satellite, cable, broadband-delivered TV) and - like broadband - availability varies by address, especially for cable. We list nationally; the provider confirms what your address can take when you click through.

what to watch for

The post-intro jump - know what you'll pay after the offer ends.
Mid-contract rises - shown in £/p now; factor them in.
Channels you won't watch - a big bundle isn't value if you use a fraction of it.
Long contracts - bundles often lock you in for 18–24 months.
Address availability - especially cable; confirmed by the provider at sign-up.

faqs

Is a TV and broadband bundle cheaper than buying separately?

Sometimes. Add up the broadband you need plus only the TV you'd actually watch, and compare that to the bundle's whole-contract cost. Bundles win when they're cheaper for the things you want - not when they tempt you with extras you won't use.

Why is the price different after a few months?

Most bundles use a low introductory price that rises once the offer period ends, and there's typically an annual mid-contract increase too (now shown in pounds and pence upfront). Always check the full cost across the whole contract, not just the headline.

Should I get the sports or movie packs?

Only if you'll genuinely watch them - they're the main thing inflating bundle prices. For some viewers a standalone streaming service covers similar ground for less, so it's worth comparing before adding the pack.

Does bundle availability depend on my address?

Yes, like broadband - especially for cable-based bundles, which only reach certain streets. We list deals nationally; the provider runs the precise address check when you click through.

Can I get broadband and TV from different providers?

Absolutely, and sometimes it's cheaper - a separate broadband deal plus a streaming service can beat a bundle. Compare both ways before assuming the bundle wins.

Is it really free? How do you make money?

Yes, free, no data taken. If you take a deal via simply.compare, the provider may pay commission - it never buys a better ranking, and you can re-sort by price or rating any time.

how to choose a TV + broadband bundle

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