Make broadband the one thing you don't need to worry about
8th March 2024
The Voneus ‘no price rise’ guarantee is the promise we make to you that the price of your broadband will never rise during your contract.
Which means that when looking at your annual household budget, your broadband is the one thing you don’t need to worry about!
The Spring Budget, the arrival of Council Tax bills and the impact of the Government’s January Consumer Price Index (that measures the average change in price of a market basket of consumer goods and services), all contribute to make March a tricky month financially.
But knowing what to look for when shopping for broadband deals can improve your chances of finding a knockout contract that’s the envy of your neighbours. This guide aims to show you how.
Broadband in the UK
The broadband landscape in the UK has undergone significant changes in recent years, with faster speeds and greater coverage. But it’s a crowded market and one wrong turn can cost you.
A dramatic increase in working from home saw the telecoms industry move quickly to meet changing needs. This was rolled out quickly in big towns and cities, but not so in the countryside. Which is where Voneus come in. We’re one of the largest rural broadband providers in the UK, bringing full fibre, gigabit wireless and wireless connectivity to parts of England and Wales that other providers simply can’t reach.
What’s the best broadband for me?
The main types of broadband deals available in the UK are for ADSL, cable, full fibre, and wireless. The most common, ADSL, uses traditional copper telephone lines. Cable broadband runs along coaxial cables similar to those in the back of a Virgin Media or Sky TV box and is generally a bit faster.
Full fibre is faster still thanks to a network of fibre-optic cables, whereas wireless doesn’t use cables at all, which can be a lifesaver in rural areas when no other options are available – these are two services Voneus offers. And unlike many other companies, where full fibre isn’t the best option for rural communities, Voneus has its own state-of-the-art technology that delivers a gigabit solution wirelessly.
Your first port of call when finding broadband deals is to identify providers available in your area. While price comparison sites can help, they tend to have commercial arrangements with companies that might not benefit you in the long run. Instead, we recommend researching multiple sources before checking the provider’s own website to see what is on offer.
Next, find a broadband deal with the best balance between speed and price to suit your lifestyle. Let’s call this ‘The Goldilocks Zone’ because when you find it, it’ll feel just right.
The rule of thumb in today’s digital landscape is to go for the fastest connection available within your budget. Voneus offers full fibre packages with minimum speeds of 250, 500 & 900Mbps, with the same upload and download speeds – that means no more waiting to upload videos or large files.
Focusing on speed, think sensibly about your usage by asking a few simple questions:
How many people are in my household?
Do I stream a lot of 4K content?
Am I a big gamer?
Do I work from home and is that work internet intensive?
What broadband deals should I look for?
Broadband deals usually come in 12, 18 or 24-month packages, so think seriously about how much you can afford per month.
Then look out for sneaky set-up costs, delivery of a new router, or penalties for going over a monthly download limit.
Providers like Voneus clearly state free installation, a free router, and no activation fee.
Voneus also offers a no price rise guarantee and will never increase prices mid-contract. This is really important when looking for the best broadband deals because most providers tend to raise prices annually to adjust for inflation. It’s a hot topic with millions of broadband users in a price hike trap and broadband bills expected to soar.
The best broadband deals can vary depending on where you live in the UK. Pop your postcode into the Voneus website – and even if we’re not quite in your area yet, enter your details anyway so you’ll be the first to know when we are.
How do I negotiate the best broadband deal?
It’s easy to bury your head in the sand and stick with your broadband status quo, but that’s exactly what most providers want you to do! So we’ve put together a quick 10–point broadband deals checklist:
The Voneus Broadband Deals Checklist
What are the terms of my current broadband deal?
What type of broadband is available in my area?
What is my internet usage like?
What speeds do I need?
How much can I realistically afford per month?
How committed do I want to be contract-wise?
Is the deal in ‘The Goldilocks Zone’?
Are there any ‘hidden’ extra costs?
Is there a no price rise guarantee?
Is it a sponsored deal?
Find out by checking out Voneus Packages - better broadband and better value starts at just £29.99 a month including unlimited data and a free router!