Planning on moving house? Then it is worth knowing how it may affect your broadband, especially for those who work from home. Moving house can be a stressful time for anyone, let alone the worry of broadband. Here at Broadband Money Saver, we have some useful information to help you transfer your broadband as smoothly as possible.
Luckily most broadband providers are happy for you to transfer their broadband service when you decide it is time to move home, in most cases it is just like moving your furniture. However, there are certain questions that you will need to know. Every broadband provider will have different requirements when it comes to transferring broadband to a new address, so it is always important to clarify with your provider first before making your final decision.
Are You Within Your Minimum Contract Term?
When you signed up with your broadband provider, you will have been tied into a contract. This can cause an issue for those who are only part way through a 12 or 18-month contract with their current provider. In most cases it makes sense to stick with your current provider, as ending your contract early usually results in a hefty early cancellation fee. These fees usually include paying up any remaining months left on your broadband that you committed to.
That is why it is crucial to contact your current provider before switching. It is also important to confirm with your provider that transferring your contract to a new address will not start a new minimum contract term.
Are You Moving out of Your Broadband Providers Network Area?
Depending on who your current provider is, you may find that their services are not available at your new address, this does not often occur if you are not moving very far but can affect those moving to a new city. If this is the case, you will have no option but to change your broadband provider.
If you chose your current provider because it was the cheapest option for your area, you may find that it is not the cheapest option for your new address. Worst of all your broadband may have poorer features as a result of the move, providers tend to limit download speeds for those who live out of their area, whereas others apply restrictions on usage allowance. The easiest solution is to use our broadband checker for both your current and new postcodes.
Are there better options for Your New Address?
After using our broadband checker, you may find that there are cheaper options available for the new address you plan to move to. Also, you may find that your new address has access to fibre broadband services that aren’t available at your current address.
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