broadbandgenie.co.uk

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4.3 Based on 201 reviews

We are Broadband Genie - the UK’s most trusted independent, unbiased broadband experts and comparison site. We launched in 2004 and our tools have saved hundreds of thousands of people time, money and stress, whether upgrading their broadband connection, ...

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Daniel C Rutty-Jones
I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the service provided by Broadband Genie and the

I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the service provided by Broadband Genie and the associated Virgin Media application process through their site. The entire experience has been frustrating and misleading.

Firstly, the website itself is poorly designed and seems intentionally structured to give the impression of great deals, which is misleading. For example, I completed an online application for Virgin Media’s M500 broadband package via Broadband Genie. Strangely, Broadband Genie offered a price nearly £8 per month cheaper than Virgin Media’s own offer for the same package, which raised my initial hopes.

However, the problems began immediately after. I received a so-called ‘Contract Information Sheet’ that did not include a contract number but listed a proposed installation date of March 19th—yesterday. No one showed up for the installation, resulting in a lost day of annual leave.

When I tried to contact Virgin Media, I was unable to get past their automated system because it required a Virgin home telephone number or account number, neither of which I had at that point. I then called Broadband Genie’s customer service number (0333 0417 273), only to be met with unhelpful and confusing responses. The call center, apparently located in South Africa, claimed to be a “comparison call center” with no direct association to Broadband Genie, which was both baffling and frustrating.

I have also emailed Broadband Genie at enquiriesatgenieventures.co.uk but have yet to receive any acknowledgment or response—not even a holding email confirming receipt.

Additionally, the website promotes a £250 cashback offer, which appears to be completely false and misleading.

Based on this experience, I strongly caution others against using this site. It seems to collect personal data under false pretenses and relies on unreliable affiliate links. I also suspect that some of the positive reviews on the site may be fabricated.

It is a shame that I cannot upload pictures to illustrate these issues, but I hope this detailed account serves as a warning to potential customers.

If you want, I can help you format this into a formal letter or email template for submission. Would you like that?

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Date of experience: Mar 20, 2026
phil bowen
Not correct! unreliable info.

Not correct!! Vodaphone fibre 2 suppose to connect to the address but when speaking to them No they do not connect to my postcode TalkTalk £24 plan 67Mbs is actually 11 Mbs at best and cost is £29.95 and going up so what a waste of time this site is as the suppose information is wrong, didn't bother with any others because i believe that i will be wasting my time (BT pole outside property and a wire connection already connected to property) - no offers on this site from BTUpdate; just tried sky and Now- neither of them connect to my address - not what it shows on this site and BT (just checked) do connect over the existing copper line, 8-15 Mbs £29 and 15Mbs £53 and both going up at end of March.Pop don't connect either so back to my point about you! unreliable mis information.

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Date of experience: Mar 19, 2026
Daniel C Rutty-Jones
poorly designed and seems intentionally structured to give the impression of great deals

I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the service provided by Broadband Genie and the associated Virgin Media application process through their site. The entire experience has been frustrating and misleading.Firstly, the website itself is poorly designed and seems intentionally structured to give the impression of great deals, which is misleading. For example, I completed an online application for Virgin Media’s M500 broadband package via Broadband Genie. Strangely, Broadband Genie offered a price nearly £8 per month cheaper than Virgin Media’s own offer for the same package, which raised my initial hopes.However, the problems began immediately after. I received a so-called ‘Contract Information Sheet’ that did not include a contract number but listed a proposed installation date of March 19th—yesterday. No one showed up for the installation, resulting in a lost day of annual leave.When I tried to contact Virgin Media, I was unable to get past their automated system because it required a Virgin home telephone number or account number, neither of which I had at that point. I then called Broadband Genie’s customer service number (0333 0417 273), only to be met with unhelpful and confusing responses. The call center, apparently located in South Africa, claimed to be a “comparison call center” with no direct association to Broadband Genie, which was both baffling and frustrating.I have also emailed Broadband Genie at enquiriesatgenieventures.co.uk but have yet to receive any acknowledgment or response—not even a holding email confirming receipt.Additionally, the website promotes a £250 cashback offer, which appears to be completely false and misleading.Based on this experience, I strongly caution others against using this site. It seems to collect personal data under false pretenses and relies on unreliable affiliate links. I also suspect that some of the positive reviews on the site may be fabricated.It is a shame that I cannot upload pictures to illustrate these issues, but I hope this detailed account serves as a warning to potential customers.If you want, I can help you format this into a formal letter or email template for submission. Would you like that?

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Date of experience: Mar 01, 2026
Sally
Excellent service

Excellent service; very helpful when I contacted them. They answered my email quickly and were knowledgeable and polite. My reward voucher arrived when expected. I would recommend Broadbandgenie to get a good deal.

5
Date of experience: Jan 27, 2026
Alaine Porter
Easy to use and well informed

Easy to use and well informed and up to date information, extremely well set out.

5
Date of experience: Jan 27, 2026
A lovely surprise and a choice of…

A lovely surprise and a choice of vouchers which are easy to use.

5
Date of experience: Jan 27, 2026
Yvonne
ABsoluteky amazing !!!

5
Date of experience: Jan 27, 2026
Julie Jones
It's a good company and found my…

It's a good company and found my Internet easy with them ,downside it says i would get £100 voucher and I only got £60

3
Date of experience: Jan 27, 2026
Valued Customer
POOR

POOR POOR POOR

2
Date of experience: Jan 27, 2026
Mrs P
Changed broadband provider and saved…

Changed broadband provider and saved money.

5
Date of experience: Jan 27, 2026

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  • We are Broadband Genie - the UK’s most trusted independent, unbiased broadband experts and comparison site. We launched in 2004 and our tools have saved hundreds of thousands of people time, money and stress, whether upgrading their broadband connection, or choosing broadband for the first time. We push the UK’s broadband providers to bring you the best possible broadband deals, speed and quality and we make your options clear. We are broadband geniuses. We are Broadband Genie. See more

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