TalkTalk bought Tiscali this year and the company is known for its very low prices when it comes to broadband services. Last year, they were the Runner-Up in the ISPA Best Consumer ISP category.

Who they are

Tiscali has carved a niche for itself – providing reliable and cheap broadband services as well as a bundled package. When TalkTalk took over the company this year, naturally there was a feeling of worry among its subscribers. Everyone wanted to know whether the terms of the contract they had signed with Tiscali would change or not. TalkTalk has reassured everyone that everything would carry on as usual. They hope that the change is seamless and that the only change the customers feel is one of improvement.

What they offer

They offer the cheapest broadband and phone bundled deal in the country and this is possible only because of their LLU or Local Loop Unbundled network. So they can offer ‘free broadband’ to their users which is a huge saving. You can get standalone broadband from them or you can get a bundle with home and digital TV as well. The one broadband package that they offer comes with speeds that go up to 8 Mbps and the downloads are unlimited. Their package comes with a free modem. If where you live falls within Tiscali’s LLU range, then you get their home phone and line rental added to the package they offer as well. Their triple play bundle is the cheapest – less than £20 a month and it comes with digital TV, broadband, home phone and line rental. The set-up is free and they give you free anti-virus and anti-spam protection.

How they are perceived

Tiscali is seen as a value for money connection and if you happen to be living within their LLU area, it could just be a very good deal, especially as their service is quite good too.