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About uSwitch

uSwitch is a free, impartial online and phone based comparison and switching service that helps customers compare prices on a range of services including gas, electricity, home phone, broadband providers and personal finance products. Their aim is to help customers take advantage of the best prices and services on offer from suppliers. The company has developed a series of calculators that evaluate a number of key factors including price, location, service and payment method, and advises customers on the best deal to suit their needs.

Why do people use uSwitch.com?

People use uSwitch.com because they help them make the best decision for them. They don't mind who you switch to, they just care that you switch to the best supplier for you. Switching suppliers saves customers hundreds of pounds on their bills and is easy to do. The average saving per person in 2006 was £130 on gas and electricity.

How can they help me?

uSwitch is able to tell you whether or not you could save money on things link broadband, credit cards, home phone, etc. Even how to get your energy from environmentally friendly methods. Then they can switch you over, rather than you having the hassle of organising the transfer or setup yourself.

Once they tell the savings, how can I change?

This is the best bit of uSwitch. When you have discovered the savings, you could be making, on their website. They arrange transfer from your old service to your new choice. Easy!

How much does it cost to use this service?

It is all for FREE! You will not be charged for using the service. uSwitch.com has agreed deals with some suppliers across all their services to receive a small commission payment when a customer chooses to switch or apply for a product through them. Their commercial relationships are in place to help make the switching process as convenient as possible for you the customer, and in some cases they can offer exclusive deals that are not available directly from the supplier. Their commercial relationships have no bearing on the ranking of suppliers in your results. They do not have any advertising on the site and they will not sell your data to any third party.

Does uSwitch have any ratings from independent companies about their service?

From January - March, 2006, www.uswitch.com was ranked the number one website by Hitwise in the 'Business and Finance - Utilities' category based on the number of visitors to their site.

During the same period (Jan – Mar 2006) they were also ranked as a Top 10 website by Hitwise in the 'Business and Finance – Telecommunications' category based on the number of visitors to their site.

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