Of course, the Tesco brand is familiar to you already, but did you know that you could find out information about broadband providers and even sign up at a Tesco centre or even at the Tesco internet site? Tesco sells mobile phones and other services from several different providers, so this may be one way for you to compare rates, coverage and services.
In fact, the Tesco phone shop has an interactive comparison guide that shows you the various offers side-by-side. They currently show offers from TalkTalk, Orange, O2, BT, and Virgin. One thing they don’t show on their comparison chart is the coverage area; if you’re in or near a metropolitan area this probably won’t be an issue, but if you live in a rural area, be sure to check. The best way to proceed is to find two or three plans that seem to suit your interest, wallet and estimated usage, and then call the companies to ensure you’ll have coverage where you live.
Of course, there’s always wireless broadband if you’re in a remote area, but check the usage charges on those services. They can add up quickly under some plans, and you don’t want to be surprised when the bill comes!
One very handy feature of the Tesco site is that it shows you “bundled” packages that may include landline telephone service, mobile telephone, broadband and even wireless broadband services. Sometimes by bundling two or more services together you can save on the overall cost. But remember, this will save you money only if these are services that you need and will use. Otherwise, you’re still wasting money.
But since few of us can live without phones these days, and increasingly that means our mobile phones, bundling is becoming a more popular option for saving money.