You should use your broadband bill to keep track of your payments. We’re here to help make that as easy as possible.
Today’s broadband bills include a lot of detail and jargon. As a result, it can be hard to find all of the important details you need.
To help you decode your bill and ensure you’re not overspending on your current broadband deal, here we’ve outlined five important bits of information you need to check each month.
So, read on and discover the five most important things you need to look at when your next broadband bill arrives through your letterbox or your email inbox. Knowing about all of them could help you save money. 1. Your charges
Depending on how many services you have bundled with your provider, a couple of different payments could contribute to your overall bill.
On your bill, you should be able to see a breakdown of the cost of each service you pay for, such as your internet, your phone plan and your TV bundle.
Here, it’s important to remember that some of these services, such as a home phone package, could have different charges each month as the amount you’ll pay will vary based on your usage.
So, if you notice that your bill is either higher or lower than the previous month, this may be because you’ve used a certain service more than usual. Or, you could have used that service in a way that could result in additional charges. For instance, you may have been charged for making calls internationally, or you may have been charged for making daytime calls if your plan only includes free evening and weekend calls. Alternatively, you may have exceeded your data limit.
By checking the charges section of your bill each month and keeping track of the amount you’re exceeding any allowances by, you can reduce your monthly costs. 2. The terms of your contract
If you’ve read the breakdown of your charges and you believe that your provider has made an error, then you may be able to speak to them about this. The process for disputing the charges will be outlined on your bill.
Nowadays, the vast majority of broadband contracts last for either 18 or 24 months. If you’re early into your contract and you’re continually running up additional charges, then you may feel as though the contract you’ve selected isn’t right for your needs. Particularly if you need to keep paying for it for another year or even longer.
For example, you may have signed up for a deal that has a data cap and provides free evening and weekend calls.
