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About uSwitch

About uSwitch

uSwitch is a free, impartial online and phone based comparison and switching service that helps customers compare prices on a range of services including gas, electricity, home phone, broadband providers and personal finance products. UpMyStreet is part of the uSwitch family – together they provide for all your household, property and neighbourhood needs.

What does uSwitch do?

The aim of uSwitch is to help customers take advantage of the best prices and services on offer from suppliers. The company has developed a series of calculators that evaluate a number of key factors including price, location, service and payment method, and advises customers on the best deal to suit their needs.

Why should I use uSwitch?

People use uSwitch.com because they help them make the best decision for them. They don't mind who you switch to, they just care that you switch to the best supplier for you. Switching suppliers saves customers hundreds of pounds on their bills and is easy to do.

For example 22% of customers who switched their car insurance with uSwitch between 1st April and 30th June 2007 saved at least £150. While they helped 15% of our home phone switchers save at least £200 and 12.3% of dual fuel energy switchers on uSwitch save at least £325 between 1st February and 30th June 2007.

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uSwitch's awards

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The uSwitch website was ranked Number 1 in the 'Business and Finance – Utilities' industry, based on the number of visitors it received in July – September 2007. The site was also awarded a Hitwise Top 10 Award in the category of 'Business and Finance – Telecommunications' for the same period.


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uSwitch was also the Number 1 website in the 'Business and Finance – Utilities' category for the whole of 2006. The Hitwise Number 1 and Top 10 Awards Programmes recognise online leaders from over 160 industries.


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