We have recently changed our telecommunications provider to Southern Cross Telco for our landline and one of our mobiles.  The other mobile is now Virgin so that I can take advantage of free Virgin to Virgin calls with Belle.For the first time in very many years we have no connection with Telstra and I cannot say I am disappointed.  Over the years they have single-handedly managed to raise my blood pressure on numerous occasions.

On a more positive note, our new provider have been most helpful and the charges seem very good we expect to see a reduction of somewhere between $30 and $70/month.

Sometimes inertia gets the better of us and it is easier to maintain the status quo but it is worthwhile checking that you are getting the best deal from all sorts of providers.  These can include banks, general insurance and health insurance as well as telephone and internet providers.  It is important to check the features as well as the price to make sure that what looks like a great deal is really the best for you and your circumstances.

The time that this process takes can definitely be worth it.  The savings can really add up over a year.