Internet and phone provider TalkTalk UK is hoping to win some of its lost broadband customers back by announcing a small reduction in the standard monthly cost of its packages, which will complement existing discounts.

TalkTalk Essentials (20Mbps speeds, 40GB usage, unlimited evening/weekend calls) has been cut from £6.99 to £6.50 per month, while TalkTalk Plus (20Mbps speeds, unlimited usage, unlimited anytime calls) has dropped from £14.99 to £14.50.

Customers will still have to add £12.60 per month for line rental, although all of the broadband prices are currently being offered at half-price anyway and their connection is free.