Re: Free Trial(s)
Heard somewhere that they are strict about signing up second time arounders - reason being that Dermot Aherne's old dept, communications etc, give a grant to the telecom company as part of the incentive and are keen to ensure that a household is only grant-aided once.
That's interesting. Hadn't heard that slant before.
Yes, but I am thinking that even if I can't avail of another free trial when I move, I can always just sign up with whichever provider.
Well then, if you need broadband, it makes sense to sign up for a free trial now cancel that before the trial ends and the 12 month contract starts and then apply for a new trial or 12 month contract when you move.
I have not gone into this before so which is the best broadband package? And what about calls? I make mostly national and local daytime calls. Is there a package available that anyone knows about that would suit this pattern?
Or, is it possible to have one provider for calls and one for broadband? I am currently with UTVIP XL (180hrs dial up for €24.95 pcm) which is a good value for net usage but expensive (I think) for the calls.
For details of broadband availability, pricing and user feedback see the links in . Some broadband providers require users to take their voice services or give a discount for doing so, others do not. It's very difficult to recommend a "best" telco for voice traffic never mind bundled voice and broadband.
A free broadband trial is obviously always going to be cheaper than any dial-up package, flat rate or pay as you go.