1. Are you out of contract?
Out-of-contract telecoms bills are often the easiest household saving because nothing has to change except the tariff.
What to check this month
2. Could a social tariff apply?
Ofcom says social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits.
3. Use One Touch Switch for broadband
Ofcom says many broadband and landline customers only need to contact the new provider under the One Touch process.
4. Text to switch mobile
Ofcom says you can text PAC to 65075 to keep your number, STAC to 75075 for a new number, or INFO to 85075 to check contract status.
5. Read future price rises
New telecoms contracts must state many future rises in pounds and pence rather than vague inflation-linked wording.
6. Do not buy speed you cannot feel
Households paying for very high speeds should check whether they actually need them for work, streaming, gaming and upload use.