Commenting on today’s launch of the Now TV Combo – the UK’s first contract-free triple play bundle – Ewan Taylor-Gibson, broadband and TV expert at Uswitch.com, says: “By offering an alternative to its fixed-term contracts, Sky’s Now TV is advancing on the territory inhabited by the monthly rolling options offered by the likes of Netflix.
“Existing triple play bundles that include TV, broadband and landline often tie customers in for at least a year, so the Now TV Combo is unusual in that sense. One of the biggest flaws of bundled deals is that, if you’re unhappy with one service, it’s often much harder to get out.
“But we should all be asking if there’s a premium for this new-found flexibility. If you are only looking for a short-term contract then it could be worth paying a bit extra for the added flexibility. However, if you are willing to stay with the same provider for 12 months there are more competitive deals available.
“Sky offers a cheaper ‘Saver’ option for those who are willing to sign up for 12 months, but this removes the flexibility of a rolling contract and one of the main selling points of the Now TV pass.”
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