Changing Broadband Providers – The Easy Way
Okay so you already have Broadband Internet so why change providers?
If you’ve had your Broadband internet connection for quite a while, by switching providers you could increase your Broadband speed as well as saving money. The price you were basically for a 256kb/s connection a year ago could cost the same price as a 1mb/s connection now!
If you’re coming up to the end of your contract or if you’ve been with the same broadband provider for over 12 months then the chances are you can move to another supplier at zero cost.
The key benefits of switching broadband providers is to increase speed and / or reduce monthly costs (And if you want to see what a difference increased speed makes why not see Broadband Speed) Not only that, many Broadband suppliers now offer value added services such as free wireless broadband routers to new customers.
Just one problem though. If you go and cancel your current broadband package and then pay for a new contract, you’ll have no internet for a few days at least. You wouldn’t do this with your mobile phone contract, would you?
Luckily, switching providers is a very easy process. Most providers have signed a code of practice which makes it easy to change Broadband providers.
The process of transfering Broadband providers is very similar to that used in the mobile phone industry whereby numbers are ported between mobile phone operators thus meaning no ‘downtime’. When you purchase a Broadband plan, you are given a code which the new provider will use to transfer you. This Broadband transfer code is known as a Migration Authority Code (MAC). Once this code has been transferred between the providers you’re with, your service should be moved to the new provider without distruption.
If you are going to switch providers, you don’t need to cancel your current plan. Allow your new provider to do the work for you using the MAC number, this should then result in the automatic termination of your existing provider. (Note: Although this process is ‘Automatic’ we’d advise checking to ensure that your existing service is terminated. Also you should note that if you transfer suppliers before your exiting Broadband contract has run out you will be liable for any outstanding charges).
Lastly if you do decide to move providers your existing Broadband supplier may try to entice you with a free upgrade / reduced cost in order to keep your business which may simplify your decision.
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