How Bundling Home Phone With Internet And DirecTV Saves Money

While few people may remember, there was once a time when communications companies only offered one primary service to their customers. Some offered residential telephone service while others provided online access. Still others offered cable TV or DirecTV service to their respective customer bases. Due to infrastructure limitations and the enormous cost of expansion, that's how the communications industry remained for years.

This is no longer the case. A larger number of companies have expanded their infrastructure to offer home phone, internet, and TV service to their customers. Many of these companies are also bundling these services together into one attractive package. Today, we'll explain the advantages (from the customer's point of view) of bundling. Then, we'll explore whether any disadvantages exist.

Paying A Little More To Save

Most people enjoy at least one of the three main services (home phone, internet, and cable or DirecTV). Many folks would like to take advantage of other services, yet don't because of cost. For example, a person might already enjoy broadband internet access, but not have cable of DirecTV in the home. Or, a person might have DirecTV, but still be relying on a dial-up modem to access the internet. The reason these people choose not to benefit from the other services is the monthly expense, especially during the current recession.

Bundling all three costs a little more, but offers significant savings over purchasing them separately. A person who is paying for high-speed internet access from one provider and cable television from another provider can save money by receiving both services from the same carrier. Adding home phone service to the pack increases the cost incrementally, but can save hundreds of dollars each year over buying them individually.

The Service Advantage Of Bundling

Another advantage of bundling home phone, internet access, and cable or DirecTV relates to customer service. In short, the more companies you'll need to contact in the event you have a question, the more frustration you're bound to experience. When you bundle the services under one provider, their customer support staff can help resolve any issues you might have with any of the three services. There's no need to maintain multiple relationships with different providers.

Are There Potential Disadvantages?

So far, bundling sounds like a good idea. Are there drawbacks? The only real potential disadvantage is one of consistency. For example, if you don't enjoy your carrier's internet access, and they don't offer other options, you may be loathe to switch to another provider if you're "bundled." That said, most larger home communications companies offer reliable service. And if there ever is a reason to switch to another carrier, it's usually easy to do so.

Bundling home telephone service, internet access, and cable or DirecTV makes sense for most people who are currently enjoying all three from different carriers. It also makes sense for those who want to enjoy all three, but hesitate due to cost. In both cases, it can be an ideal way to enjoy the entertainment services you want without breaking the bank.

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