Martin Lewis says people with broadband can get £1,440 from one phone call

Martin Lewis has revealed how you could save hundreds of pounds on broadband every year. The BBC Sounds podcast host, who is a Money Saving Expert consumer champion and founder, has moved to urge customers to act ahead of Black Friday.

ITV star Mr Lewis, who was back on his show on Tuesday night with an hour-long Christmas special, said customers could substantially reduce their bills. The MSE founder urged customers who are out of a contract or near the end of one to use comparison websites.

They can do so to pursue the best deals and potentially save hundreds on monthly bills every year, Mr Lewis said. Ahead of Black Friday tomorrow, Mr Lewis said the shopping extravaganza has some strong contenders for saving cash.

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"Are Black Friday broadband deals worth it this year?" he said, adding: Yes." He went on, telling the audience: "Some years they're duds. This year I am seeing some of the cheapest prices we've seen for broadband in 2024 so it is worth a look."

"Seven million people are out of a contract and therefore free to switch and could save," Mr Lewis, who stars on the show each and every Tuesday, added. He said: "It is hundreds of pounds. You're paying £40 to £60 a month and most people who are out of contracts for relatively slow speeds. These prices are a fraction.

"Again, the best deals are by comparison sites. Why? Because if firms give you the best deals and incentives direct, they have to offer them to existing customers. If they give them via comparison sites, they don't so they put them on comparison sites direct."

"On various sites, there's Virgin deals up to 264mbps for between £17 and £19 per month all in," he said, adding: "Vodafone up to 500mbps for £18 to £25 per month, 150-500mbps. Those are the types of prices we're seeing at the moment but it depends on which site you go to.

"All of these are incentive based deals. What do I mean? Have a £100 Amazon voucher, have £100 cash back and I've factored that into the price over the contract so you won't see a price that cheap but once you factor in the cash back, that reduces the price."

Writing into Mr Lewis, a fan said: "I took your advice when renewing my broadband and TV contract. I managed to get all television, sport, movie, Netflix, internet and phone currently costing £186 for £66 for 24 months. I shall be haggling again when this runs out.'

This gave them a saving of £120 per month and therefore £1,440 over the course of a 12 month period. Mr Lewis said: "The whole point on haggling means you need to bench mark what's out there what other people will sell you for so again, another really good price if you're nearly out of contract or out of contract. And remember, if they won't give you the deal that you want, try and get through to disconnections. Don't be mean, don't be rude, it's not the call centres fault.

"Disconnections, otherwise known as customer retentions, it's where they give you the best deals."