Switching ISPs
Living in a ‘new build’, well, it was a new build in 2019, not sure how long the new build tag sticks around. Similar to what will happen to Next-Generation Firewalls when we have another generation. After-Next-Gen?
Anyway, it means I have an FTTP internet connection.
I was with BT from the beginning and most recently on the Full Fibre 910/110Mbps.
As a home worker, the service was perfect honestly, no noticable performance issues in 5 years. The issue I did have though, was mid-contract price rises. CPI +3.9%.
The 40 year high inflation through 2022/2023 meant a significant increase in price. Yes, I agreed to the terms but as a society we were all so accustomed to low interest rates, it was unexpected. A victim of the cheap money era!
Once bitten, twice shy.
In March 2024, I decided to switch ISP to a provider that guarantees the price throughout the term of the contract.
Enter, Zen Internet, Full Fibre 500.
Having friends who have worked there, all speak highly of it. The choice was simple.
The switch process was seamless and it’s so far so good - enjoying the £30 per month saving too.
For those paying attention, the per month saving would have been £20, if I maintained the 900Mbps package betwen providers