Vodafone UK Launch 4G SIM Mobile and Home Broadband Bundles

Telecoms operator Vodafone UK has today launched a new range of bundles that includes their FTTC based superfast home broadband ISP service alongside a phone line and a selection of four SIM-Only 4G mobile tariffs, which when taken together could save subscribers a little extra money.

At present Vodafone offers two home broadband packages – Superfast 1 (up to 38Mbps) and Superfast 2 (up to 76Mbps) – on an 18 month contract term, both of which include a wireless router (£9.99 delivery), unlimited usage, phone line rental, Parental Controls and six months of free F-Secure anti-virus software for up to 5 devices.

Both also come attached to their “Ultimate Speed Guarantee,” which means that customers benefit from a guaranteed minimum speed (“sync speeds” to the router, not over wifi etc.) of 25Mbps (Superfast 1) and 55Mbps (Superfast 2) respectively. Should Vodafone fail to deliver on this minimum speed then customers will be given a 15% discount (once per month until the issue is fixed).

On top of that if you happen to be an existing Vodafone Mobile subscribe then each package will also cost -£2 per month less.

Superfast 1 (up to 38Mbps)
Guarantee of 25Mbps
PRICE: £21 for Voda mobile customers (£23 for non-mobile customers)

Superfast 2 (up to 76Mbps)
Guarantee of 55Mbps
PRICE: £26 for Voda mobile customers (£28 for non-mobile customers)

Today the operator has moved to enhance this by introducing the option of bundling in a SIM-Only mobile plan alongside. For example, you could take Superfast 1 alongside a 4G SIM-Only plan that includes 500MB of mobile broadband data, 500 mins and unlimited texts for a total of £31 per month (i.e. you pay +£10 extra for the Mobile SIM on this one).

Sadly Vodafone doesn’t have a 500 min SIM Only plan for a comparison, although their 250min / 250MB plan costs £11 per month and so the above does reflect a small saving.

• £31 Bundle:  Superfast 1 + 500 mins, unlimited texts and 500 MB SIM only
• £36 Bundle:  Superfast 1 + unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 8GB SIM only
• £40 Bundle:  Superfast 1 + unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 20GB SIM only
• £46 Bundle:  Superfast 1 + unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 40GB SIM only

You can also bump the home broadband speed on any of those to Superfast 2 for an additional +£5 per month. Take note that the SIM Only plan above comes attached to a shorter 12 month contract term, while the broadband service retains an 18 month contract.

Nick Jeffery, Vodafone UK CEO, said:

“We’re already delivering guaranteed speeds on home broadband as well as great mobile connectivity on our strongest UK network, so naturally the next step was to bring the two together. We are delighted to launch these home broadband and mobile bundles, delivering great value and a service our customers can rely on.”

Unfortunately the bad news is that at present it doesn’t appear as if you can order these new bundles via Vodafone’s website. Similarly the press release states that “customers looking to take advantage of these bundles can do so by speaking to one of our advisors on the phone via 191 or in-store at one of our 450+ retail stores across the UK.”

The move is designed to give BT, Virgin Media and Sky Broadband a run for their money. Unfortunately there’s no easy way for TalkTalk to respond as they recently scrapped their MVNO aspirations, which has left them vulnerable to competitive offers like this one.