Many Brits have admitted to being unhappy and frustrated with their current TV deal as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. A new survey has shown that almost a third of us are 'stuck' on expensive, long-term deals.
The research from TalkTalk indicates more and more viewers are now looking for flexible month-to-month packages instead. Currently, more than half of Brits (55%) have a TV bundle and nearly a third (28%) are unhappy with the cost and value for money they’re getting from their existing provider.
For many Brits flexible home entertainment is key, with every new week comes another show to obsess over, so the ability to switch, change and press pause on TV packages and subscriptions is more important than ever.
Top 5 TV package frustrations
- The packages are too expensive
- I don’t want to be tied into lengthy TV contracts
- Not knowing where I can find the best deal
- Lots of add on features included that I don’t need
- Lack of apps and entertainment
When it comes time to switching packages, 35% suggested they would want to switch to a package that offered month-by-month TV, meaning they only have to pay for what they watch. And over a third say they are likely to switch to a provider who offers a cheaper TV deal if they could.
TalkTalk has launched its TV Hub to offer customers all the content they want in one place, with no long-term commitments. The hub offers 70 -plus live TV channels, catch up and streaming services with no long-term commitments. Users also have access to more than 10,000 apps on the Google Play store.
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Jonathan Kini, Managing Director of TalkTalk Consumer, said: “You don’t need to break the bank when it comes to TV. Old tech often takes up lots of space, while some of the newer TV packages come with a big price tag and lengthy contracts. That’s why we’ve launched our new TV Hub – the smarter, simpler and more flexible way to stay entertained for only £5 a month.”
