There's no such thing as a free lunch, but why pay more for something than you have to? I discovered Telecomplus when a friend told me how much he was paying for the phone calls he was making and I was genuinely shocked! When I sat down and compared the cost of a call with T+ against what BT ... Read review
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Advantages: An effective and easy way to save money. Disadvantages: Why didn't I discover this company sooner?
There's no such thing as a free lunch, but why pay more for something than you have to? I discovered Telecomplus when a friend told me how much he was paying for the phone calls he was making and I was genuinely shocked! When I sat down and compared the cost of a call with T+ against what BT were charging me, I realised that instead of paying £120 a quarter, it would be around £80. So what's the catch? Well, after searching the internet and checking ... ...the plunge and give Telecomplus a try.
It's now 12 months later and I feel that I can comment on the services available from this UK based company. I switched my home phone calls, gas and electricity over from BT, Powergen and Npower respectively. With in a week, a 'smart-box' arrived in the shape of a pig. Once connected to the phone, there was no difference to the quality of the line and I just dial as normal.
There's no such thing as a free lunch, but why pay more for something than you have to? I discovered Telecomplus when a friend told me how much he was paying for the phone calls he was making and I was genuinely shocked! When I sat down and compared the cost of a call with T+ against what BT were charging me, I realised that instead of paying £120 a quarter, it would be around £80. So what's the catch? Well, after searching the internet and checking various reviews like those on 'Ciao' I decided to take the plunge and give Telecomplus a try.
It's now 12 months later and I feel that I can comment on the services available from this UK based company. I switched my home phone calls, gas and electricity over from BT, Powergen and Npower respectively. With in a week, a 'smart-box' arrived in the shape of a pig. Once connected to the phone, there was no difference to the quality of the line and I just dial as normal.
Three weeks later I received two letters asking for the meter readings of my gas and electricity. Having completed these and returning them the same day, I thought no more about it. Then a phone call from one of the previous suppliers asking why I wanted to leave them and could they do anything to make me stay? So I asked,
"Can you beat Telecomplus on cost?" "No." came the reply. Straight from the horses mouth so to speak.
The first bill dropped through the letterbox and I opened it in great anticipation. Definitely less than before and so easy to understand. All three services on one bill, making it simple to plan ahead.
I was using 'Freeserve' for my 512k Broadband and was paying £27.99 a month with download limits. Telecomplus offered me 1Mbs at £19.95 a month with no download limits. Twice the speed and £96.48 less a year. I requested a MAC number from 'Freeserve' and gave it to T+ for the transfer of the broadband line. Then I find out that T+ will give me two months free broadband, another £39.90 saved. Mega fast broadband with no cut off points, no download limits and reliable connection.
So far so good, no problems and I'm saving money.
When Orange wrote to me about my mobile contract that was ending, I checked the mobile tariffs offered by Telecomplus. Comparing the two, I discovered that my monthly bill would be half the cost. Another £360 a year better off and a new phone to boot, I even kept my existing number. No problems with the Nokia phone and better coverage.
In May 2005 I also moved my line rental from BT (bye bye BT), and shall save another £6 a year. The savings just go on and on. Having just paid my bill for the 12th month of being a T+ customer I have saved £763.38 plus I got a cashback of £50 on top of that. That's money in my pocket for me to spend as I want. To access these services I always go to www.itsyourmoney.org.uk. There really are no negatives with Telecomplus, just massive savings to be had. Highly recommended to all.
Advantages: more than just good mobile Disadvantages: minor details
...one day we came across telecom plus..and thought we would give it a try...having been a little fed up with running out of credits at the wrong moments on our pay as you go,not to mention expensive call rates.
There are just so many aspects to telecom plus it is hard to say where to start,but being as our main interest in having it was our mobile situation we will stick with that to start.
Firstly their coverage is excellent...using "roaming" technology ... ...**UPDATE** 20/07/03
Telecom plus's tarriffs and offers change from time to time so to keep updated of the latest rates and services go to http://www.telecomplus.co.uk/
I have also now encountered a problem with Telecom plus.When you sign your initial contract with them for a telephone or other services thet retain your credit/debit card details for the purpose of being able to take payment of outstanding bills directly from them.If in the mean ...
babajane32 04.08.2002 (20.07.2003)
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Advantages: Excellent value Disadvantages: Telecom plus retain title with subsidized mobile phones
...present the facts. Telecom plus' Mobile plus tariff is, in my opinion, excellent value for those who actually use their phone. In other words, if you want a mobile to keep for emergencies then I suggest you get a pre-pay mobile phone deal. Should you actually want to use your phone more than once in a while then Mobile plus could certainly be for you. You can choose from various phones (subsidized or non-sunsidized). The differences between the two ... ...£25 of calls free) and Telecom plus still retain title. There is no minimum contract. Standard calls cost 8p per minute whatever the time. It costs 35p per minute to call other mobiles or 5p per minute to call Mobile plus mobile phones. You will be charged 8p per SMS message and 8p per minute for optional voicemail collection. Line rental costs £9.99 for the first year, £7.99 for the second year and £5.99 for the third year. You will receive a detailed ...
JRW 19.08.2000
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Advantages: Cheaper gas and electricity etc. on ONE bill, with ONE payment going out each month Disadvantages: Unfortunately they don't cover water bills!
...Club (the trading name of Telecom Plus). Because I was annoyed with the so called "Cheaper Bills" I'd had, I went online to the website that was advertised on the flyer.
The content of the site was straight forward and informative, AND there was the option to register online for the services. However, before doing that, I phoned the number on the flyer and spoke to the local agent, and we arranged a time for him to call round and talk further.
... ...he explained a bit about Telecom Plus being a British PLC, quoted on the Stock Market, and how they were able to offer such competitive prices by NOT advertising anywhere - except through word-of-mouth!
He then told us that he couldn't quote on how much we might save on our gas and electricity (because he wasn't legally allowed to) but that his head office would, if I could provide him with my latest bills to send off to them. He also explained ...
micnessy 12.07.2005
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Advantages: Save on more than just youe phone bill Disadvantages: not much comfort for heavy texters
I have been a Telecom Plus customer for three years now, and use many of their utility services. I can also comment on their customer service.
SMART BOX (Piggy Shaped - Like a piggy bank for saving money)
Free of charge, delivered by post, rental charge £1.76 per month (waived if you have one of their mobiles too).
This device simply plugs into the phone socket and saves me approx. 21% (measured over a 12 month period) on my Telewest Cable line. ... ...of Gas and Electricity from Telecom Plus as soon as they came available. Since I was already impressed with every aspect of this company, I did not hesitate to take the new services. My cost savings have been unbelievable, and the changeovers completely hassle free! I have now saved over £1,100 in utility bills since I joined Telecom Plus.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
When I complained about the £20 call limit on the mobile not catching the text messages, ...
SuperSpy 25.05.2003
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Advantages: SAVES YOU LOTS AND CAN HELP YOU EARN AS WELL Disadvantages: U NEED TO FIND SOMEONE LIKE ME TO JOIN
...of you will know that Telecom plus are a utilities company that never advertises, and so can pass massive savings onto the consumer, people like you and me. The company offers land line rental and calls (bt), cheap calls on cable phones, broadband, mobiles, UK cheapest gas and electric, holiday insurance, online shopping.
A lot of you wont know we were voted Europes fastest growing company in 2004, and were nominated for the Financail times company ... ...the stock market.
Also that the company is doing a free prize draw to win a mini for its customers, and that agents can also qualify for cars and holidays etc.
I personally saved over £250 a year just on my electric, thats how much i was being ripped off by each year, scary eh! Being a distributor, i now pay myself to use my utilities, and also get rewarded for finding new customers for the company. This i get in 2 ways an upfront gathering bonus ...
tatley 26.08.2005
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Firstly, decide on how frequently and at what time of the day you are most likely to use your phone.
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