uSwitch, utility to switch energy supplier

Posted on 11 / 03 / 2006

Uswitch are one of the few web sites that allows you to find the best deal and switch energy supply. Alongside gas & electricity they have also expanded to cover water, broadband and loan comparison. The only problem is whether the data is fully unbiased, sometimes these companies who compare prices are offered an incentive to push a particular brand.

An impressive fact is that uSwitch publish the details of companies who pay them a commission, hardly any other comparison services do this, or the traditional high street brokerage shops. The service is completely free, they generate income from commissions you select. A useful, and from my untrained eye, unbiased service.

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Posted on 27 / 03 / 2006

I am still using a dialup connection (rural area, broadband is not available) it's nice to visit a site which loads quickly, even on my antiquated connection. The colours used are easy on the eye, plain white, green and blue. Flashy or dark colours tend to bring on a headache. The site also provides plenty of text informing you of how you should use the site. The uSwitch contact details are easy to find, not hidden away on a obscure page. The calculator is also placed in a prime position, all the search details appear up-to-date and the regulators were also accurate. I did 3 searches using various information from my family and friends, to test the system. uSwitch tends to produce ten companies, the best result is always listed as the first result. The results also provide a list of information, you have the name of the supplier, the price plan, annual saving, service rating given by other users, and the cost of the fuel per year.

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