topic Upgrade option query in Broadband

Upgrade option query

brummyfan — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:28:43 GMT

Hi friends,

Happy New Year to all, I have a simple query, at the moment I have ordered a BB and Phone package which begins in my new place soon, could someone please advice me whether it's better to upgrade to include TV as well, I know it depends on personal circumstances but still I would like to hear your thoughts, thanks.

Re: Upgrade option query

Divsec — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:56:20 GMT

Hi @brummyfan for me, with a good smart TV, a prime account and a memory stick, TV is a waste of space and money. Other wiser souls will certainly have a perfectly valid contra opinion.

Re: Upgrade option query

ferguson — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:10:36 GMT

It costs £25 upfront and an ongoing £4 a month for a box which does little more than a Smart TV or device, as @Divsec said. Personally I find it a poor value proposition.

Re: Upgrade option query

brummyfan — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:05:30 GMT

Thank you guys for the suggestions, I will go for a smart TV 👍

Re: Upgrade option query

Divsec — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:25:26 GMT

Hi @brummyfan just so long as I don't have to pay for it! If you don't already have a smart TV some of the Amazon tv sticks and boxes might be an option, less expensive certainly. Recording stuff is slowly being obviated by a slew of apps like iplayer bbc etc.

Re: Upgrade option query

ferguson — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 20:02:57 GMT

A modern Smart TV obviates the need for any added devices for the vast majority of streaming services. And there are others available beyond the Fire Stick, e.g. Roku and Chromecast. Any of which by the way will happily fill a gap if your TV is otherwise OK.