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Compare broadband, phone or energy deals properly
A side-by-side comparison of the deals you're considering, with the true total cost over the contract and the catches in the small print.
When to use it
When a contract is ending or a price goes up
Step by step
Collect the offers
Copy the details of two to five deals from provider websites or comparison sites, including the monthly price, contract length, setup fees and any price rise terms.
Note what you need
Write down what matters to you, such as minimum speed, data allowance, no long contract, or green energy.
Ask for a fair comparison
Paste everything into your AI assistant with this prompt.
Prompt to copyI'm comparing these [broadband / mobile / energy] deals. My needs are: [list]. My current deal costs [amount] a month and ends on [date]. [paste each deal's details] For each deal, calculate the total cost over the full contract including setup fees, any known mid-contract price rises and exit fees. Make a comparison table with: provider, monthly price, contract length, total contract cost, key restrictions, and anything in the terms I should watch out for. Then say which deal best matches my needs and why, and what questions I should ask before signing.Check the figures yourself
Confirm prices and terms on the provider's own website before you switch, since deals change quickly.
Use it to haggle
Ask the AI to write a short script you can use when calling your current provider to ask them to match the best offer.
What you get
Deal A: £27/mo x 24 = £648 + £0 setup, price rises each April. Deal B: £32/mo x 12 = £384 + £20 setup, no rise. Deal C: £24/mo x 18 = £432 + £35 router. Best fit for 'no long contract': B. Ask A whether the April rise is a fixed amount.
Tips
- The AI only knows what you paste, so include the full terms, not just the headline price.
- Ask your current provider for a retention offer before switching. It's often cheaper.