The broadband on offer has speeds of 500Mpbs and if you’re selected to test out the product, you’ll pay £10 a month for 12 months, plus you’ll get a one-off £100 bonus
Giffgaff is set to launch broadband for the first time and it will cost just £10 a month. The low cost mobile provider, which is owned by O2, is launching a trial for 500 customers.
The broadband on offer has speeds of 500Mpbs and if you’re selected to test out the product, you’ll pay £10 a month for 12 months, plus you’ll get a one-off £100 bonus. This will be paid in two instalments – the first £50 will be paid upon installation and the second £50 will be sent one month after this.
You need to register your interest on the Giffgaff website and if you’re selected to take part in the trial, you’ll be contacted with more details. Ash Schofield, chief executive of Giffgaff, said in a community post: “Broadband is a natural evolution for us as a connectivity brand.
“We know people are frustrated with their current broadband offering so we’re committed to bringing together the latest tech, with the feedback of our members to build something better. We’re looking for up to 500 heroes to try our full fibre broadband. We’ll even reward them for sharing their feedback on the experience with us.”
He added: “This is a big moment for all of us and we have so much to learn and discover together. If you’re not a trialist, don’t worry, there will be plenty of opportunities to be a part of the journey with us.”
A Virgin Media O2 spokesperson told ISPreview, which first revealed Giffgaff was moving into the broadband market: “The planned launch of a Giffgaff broadband service mirrors the successful approach we’ve taken with the brand on the mobile side.
“It allows us to offer a complete range of broadband and mobile services to a wider mix of different customers and aligns with our broader commercial strategy with three of the best brands in the country. Giffgaff broadband is currently in a trial phase, leveraging our wholesale capabilities and recruiting people to test and shape the service, so we’ll share more information later in the year.”
How to cut your broadband bill
If you’re not happy with your broadband provider, use a comparison website to see what deals are available where you live. Take a look at the speed you’re currently paying for, so you can find similar plans that suit your needs. If you don’t need as fast of a deal, you will likely be able to save money – but this all depends on what type of broadband you need.
If you’ve found a cheaper deal, you can switch to this if you’re out of contract. Alternatively, you may want to haggle down your current provider. When haggling, explain the better deals you’ve seen elsewhere then ask if the company can match or beat that price.
It sometimes pay to negotiating a better deal if you’re near the end of your contract or, in some cases, when a price rise has been announced. You may be able to leave penalty-free when a mid-contract price rise is announced, although not if the price rise was already written into your contract.
If you claim benefits such as Universal Credit, you could save money by signing up to a social broadband tariff, which are special low priced deals designed for people on low incomes. Regulator Ofcom has a full list of providers offering social tariffs on its website.
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