How does KC compare with other providers?
Over 70 per cent of KC customers take KC Talk 1, so we have compared the average annual spendof a KC Talk 1 customer and compared it with what it would cost on our competitors lowest calling plan. This research was completed July 2010 and includes BT price increases from October 2010.
| KC Local | BT Weekend2 | SKY Freetime | Virgin Talk Weekend | Talk Talk Evening & Weekend | O2 Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Spend1 | £172.70 | 306.96 | 270.30 | 391.84 | 209.10 | 230.39 |
| Monthly line rental | 11.49 | 12.04 | 11.00 | 11.99 | 14.44 | 9.51 |
As you can see – KC customers can save on average £130 per year than they would with BT.
Competitors have continued to increase their prices, whilst KC has remained the same. Below shows the increases competitors have made in national calling rates, line rental and call set up fees since Jan 2009.
1 With Direct Debit and paper-free billing.
2Research based on average annual call usage across KC Talk1, paying by Direct Debit, including VAT and comparing with entry level packages offered by BT, TalkTalk, O2 , Sky and Virgin. Correct as of July 2010 and includes BT price increases from October 2010.