As the first month of 2009 draws to a close, many people are worrying that the January blues are becoming harder to bear as a result of the dire economic predictions currently doing the rounds in the newspapers. With consumers performing particularly badly in the shops over the Christmas holiday period, companies are having to do more and more to tempt reluctant customers in.
Broadband providers are feeling the pinch as much as any other company and, as such, it is no surprise to see a couple of free broadband deals appearing with the start of the New Year.
Virgin has been quick to launch its new free deal, which comprises of three months completely free for customers signing up for its broadband, TV, and phone service. This would normally come in at £35 per month, but customers signing up to the 18-month deal will get the first month and the last two months for free. The deal carries on up until the 18th of February, and comprises of 10Mbps broadband speeds and unlimited downloads. However, customers should be warned that a £30 installation fee is applicable.
Not to be outdone, O2 has also jumped on the free broadband bandwagon with its latest offer. Customers can now sign up to either the Pro or Premium deals, with 20Mbps speeds available on both, by signing up to a one-year contract on either. The Pro package is the more expensive of the two, but it also has the biggest savings to be made, and either of the packages can be taken out before the end of January for customers wishing to take advantage of the free deal.
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