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Customer reviews helpful for broadband, says expert

Customer reviews helpful for broadband, says expert

3rd October 2008

Broadband users considering switching provider should look out for customer reviews before plumping for a deal, one expert says.

Tara Evans of financial website This is Money suggests weighing up more than just the price of a package before making a final decision.

She has explained that by searching online for reviews related to each offer, those searching for a new deal can make a better-informed decision.

Ms Evans advised: "Choosing broadband on price alone can be a bad move and before opting for a service that may lock you into a 12 to 18-month contract it is worth doing some research, looking online for customer reviews and thinking about exactly what you need."

She added: "Search the internet, are there a lot of fed-up customers?"

According to figures from Broadband Choices, some 1.48 million British households are still lagging behind with dial-up, with many simply being too lazy to make the switch to broadband.

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