Which package would be right for me?
 

When my BT Broadband contract runs out in November, I will be looking for a new service. My dad says I need to find someone cheaper because we were getting a lot of extras added onto our bill because I was going over each usage limit. Basically BT charge us £15.99 a month for the internet and then:

0 - 1GB (Normal fee)
1 GB - 3GB (+ £4.00)
3GB - 6GB (+£8.00 )
6GB and over.. (+ £12.00)

Here's my usage history.

Month 1: 5.9GB (This month had no extra charges though so I took advantage)
Month 2: 1.66GB
Month 3: 1.3GB
Month 4: 2.2GB
Month 5: 2.45GB
Month 6: 2.75GB
Month 7: 2.79GB
Month 8: 7.4GB
Month 9: 3.58GB
Month 10: 3GB

So I was just wondering which NTL package to go for. Either the 1MB £17.99 a month one or the 2MB £24.99 a month deal. We're not exactly well off but the 2MB deal is certainly appealing. Plus we are basically paying £20 at the moment for a far poorer service (although the reliability of BT Broadband is pretty good). This is all my fault anyway.. I rushed ahead with my choice of Broadband and chose BT without really looking deeply into their package.

What would you recommend?

Thanks

Re: Which package would be right for me?
 

I'd go for the 1meg. Looking at amount you d/l, the occasional spat over 3gig isn't going to get you in any trouble. Have you looked at the deals ntl are doing at the moment? 3 for £30 is proving quite popular. HTH :)

Re: Which package would be right for me?
 

Agree with OB, get the 1meg, but be aware that it is supposed to be limited to 3GB a month. Ntl, currently, don't enforce that but one day, possibly soon, they might. At that point be prepared to upgrade to the 30GB use allowance 2Meg service. You can upgrade / downgrade once a month, provided you keep the BB service (minimum 12 month contract).