Buying guides
Short, plain-English guides to help you pick the right deal, then compare offers side by side. Each guide explains the jargon, shows you what to check before you buy, and links straight to the matching comparison table.
SIM-only deals guide
How much data you really need, 30-day versus 12-month plans, price rises, roaming and keeping your number with a PAC code.
Phone contracts guide
Work out the true total cost of a handset contract, including upfront costs, handset finance and mid-contract price rises.
Broadband guide
Pick the right speed, understand full fibre versus part fibre, check availability and switch with One Touch Switch.
Best broadband in my area
Availability decides your real shortlist — how to check what your postcode can get, the network types, and the speed your household needs.
Gas & electricity guide
Unit rates and standing charges explained, the Ofgem price cap, fixed versus variable tariffs and how to switch supplier.
Car insurance guide
Cover levels, excess, no-claims discount and optional extras — plus why renewal quotes are capped for existing customers.
Best time to get car insurance quotes
Why buying around three weeks before renewal tends to be cheaper, how long quotes last, and why some insurers only sell direct.
Check mobile coverage before switching
Compare predicted coverage at home, work and on your regular journeys before choosing a network.
Mobile roaming checklist
Check destination charges, fair-use limits, spending caps and travel eSIM compatibility before you leave the UK.
Broadband social tariffs explained
Find out whether you qualify for a broadband social tariff and compare speed, eligibility and switching terms.
Moving home energy checklist
Meter readings, supplier handovers, final bills and credit refunds when you move home.
Car insurance renewal checklist
Compare renewal quotes like for like, including excesses, named drivers, optional extras and payment costs.
Our listings are dated snapshots of providers' own pages, not live prices. Always check the price, contract length and terms on the provider's website before you buy.