With bills about to rise yet again and UK homes still facing a cost-of-living crisis, now is a good time to check out some simple ways to save money on broadband, phones and TV. Here is our quick guide to cutting those broadband, TV and phone bills.

You don’t have to buy an expensive new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device. Many UK networks, including EE, Vodafone and O2, offer lower prices on pre-loved devices, all of which are quality-checked and arrive with an all-important warranty.

Apple also sells refurbished iPhones, which can be over £300 cheaper than buying new. Samsung has its own refurbished website as well with the Korean firm promising that all devices are rigorously cleaned, tested and restored to like-new condition.

There are loads of options out there, just beware before splashing out on a pre-loved phone.

We’d always recommend buying a secondhand model from a reputable company just in case anything goes wrong.

Most broadband bills are expected to rise next month, with some customers facing huge £4 hikes.

If you’ve had an email saying things are going up, now could be a good time to jump ship.

There are plenty of deals to be bagged with Sky, Virgin and EE all offering rapid speeds for under £28 per month.

It’s also worth checking out so-called alt-nets. These are smaller, more local suppliers that often offer faster speeds and much lower prices. Names to watch out for include Community Fibre, Toob, Hyperoptic and CityFibre.

Don’t forget that all Universal Credit claimants can access discounted “social tariff” broadband plans, which can be as low as £12 per month.

One final tip is to make sure you get the right speeds for your needs. The faster the downloads the more you will pay so check your usage and don’t be tempted by ludicrously quick internet access unless you really need it.

If you pay for a premium TV subscription, now might be a good time to check whether you really need all those channels.

There are plenty of free ways to tune into content, with Freeview one of the most popular. The latest subscription-free Freely service continues to grow with it offering access to over 60 live channels via a broadband connection. There’s also Freesat along with simply using a smart TV or Fire TV Stick to access services such as iPlayer, ITVX or More 4.

Sky’s NOW platform is also a solid option, offering affordable ways to watch sports and movies. Prices for NOW start from just £2.99 per month, which is much cheaper than taking out a standard subscription with the firm.

We’ve all signed up to those enticing ‘free’ subscription offers, but don’t forget that once the initial period ends, you will pay.

It’s a good idea to go through your finances and work out if you really need Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Spotify.

Add all these plans up, and you might be shocked by just how much it all costs each month.

As a guide, someone streaming via all the most popular services can pay over £840 per year.

HERE’S WHAT YOU COULD BE PAYING PER MONTH

• Disney+ Premium – £14.99

• Netflix Premium – £18.99

• Amazon Prime – £8.99

• Apple Arcade – £6.99

• Xbox Games Pass – £22.99

Even Apple now offers gadgets on a smaller budget. The US firm recently released its MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, which both start from £599.

There are plenty more cut-price devices on the market, including Google’s latest Pixel 10a, which costs just £499, and Amazon’s Fire tablets, which are less than £100.

Samsung’s Galaxy A range of phones can be grabbed for under £170, and Apple-made Beats earbuds can be found for just £59.

Budget technology has got way better over the past few years, and you’ll find some decent devices without breaking the bank.