Direct Save Broadband Reviews

Sometimes the best way to get a feel for a broadband provider is to read what those who are already customers think of the service they're receiving. Below are all the reviews we've received for Direct Save.

Recent Customer Ratings for Direct Save

  • Satisfaction
    2.4 stars
  • Customer Service
    2.6 stars
  • Speed
    2.3 stars
  • Reliability
    2.4 stars

Based on 100 customer ratings since 2020-07-17 (Show all time ratings)

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Ratings are left by users of our speed test as well as by reviewers. Recent star ratings summarise the last 12 months of ratings or the last 100 ratings placed, whichever is largest.

466 Customer Reviews over 12 pages

  • Reviewer
    Location
    Poole, Dorset
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    trouble free and good value
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Grimsby
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    Great price and a terrific company!
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Bovey Tracey
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    I am getting the same speed as I got from Plusnet at a fraction of the price ! !
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Lanarkshire scotland
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    Excellent service especially as I live in the country.. Never had any issues since I've been a customer..approx 3years..
    Keep up the good work.. I have recommended friends to move to direct save and they too are very happy
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Sleaford
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    My speed is usually around 32, thought I
    was supposed to get 37, I am only about
    75 metres from the street box.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Louth, Lincs
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Cannot praise too highly. Have been with them for a number of years & always found them to be helpful, friendly and efficient. Within last week changed over to fibre and it was totally painless. Everything happened as they said it would. Well done DST.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Andover
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    Very helpful and quick to respond.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Wookey Hole
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    PC often sluggish getting started but not really a problem. Recent problem with new router but excellent and thorough help from technical staff.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Stoke-on-Trent
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Very pleased with Direct Save. So nice to actually speak to a UK based human being when I get a problem: 1. Quite quickly 2. Who knows exactly what they're talking about! 3. I can actually understand them. Always ring back when they say they will. Am thinking of moving and want to take them with me!!
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Norton
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    A very helpful company . Have been with you virtually from the start. Your price compare very well with all other companies . Thank you for your service.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    LONDON
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    i have no complaint only satisfaction they deliver better than BT and SKY
  • Reviewer
    Location
    bromley
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    very good service ive recently signed with direct save telecom and save a lot of money £1.95 broadband deal was perfect for me.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Truro
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    We are extremely pleased with Direct Save. If we have had a query or problem they have solved it very quickly and efficiently. Keep up the great service.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Central Scotland
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    I have had no problems with this supplier and it is much cheaper than my previous one.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Hamilton, Selby
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    Was constantly kept up to date with progress. Router arrived well in time and worked straight from the box
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Essex
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Have had no problems with this company at all. Changed to them after being with sky for years, who's bills had gone astronomical. Changed after searching for better deal and found this one on U switch. Paid line rental year in advance (£11.50) a month saving me £8.49 a month compared to sky, and broadband deal of £1.95 a month (unlimited usage) saving another £6 month. Did everything on line and all was completed easily and satisfactory.
    Sky cut line off dead on the dot of 8am on changeover leaving me with no phone so called direct save customer service spoke to a helpful young man who said he would check it out and were connected within the next half hour. No complaints about that..
    Broadband speed is better than sky.
    Surprised when first used it as to how quick it was. Have had no problem with any monthly bills for phone calls. The only thing is the free wifi router is obviously a cheap version but it works OK , it does drop out if wander too far away but easily corrected if use a better router or extender. Had my doubts before changing after reading reviews but unfounded all in all no problems or complaints. Thankyou Direct save and U Switch. Saving £15 a month . happy happy.☺
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Ilford
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    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Sometime the WiFi is weak and inconsistent.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Dollar
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Service, speed and reliability a bargain at the price. Compares very favourably with more expensive deals offering faster speeds and not delivering them!
  • Reviewer
    Location
    ness isle of lewis
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    spot on service for out in the sticks way better than any other provider
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Birmingham
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    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Having been with other broadband companies, I find Direct Save the best; both with cost and service.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Uxbridge
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    very good customer service haven't had any problems and very well price i have to say really happy with their helpful customer service
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Devon
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    I have been a loyal BT customer for 25 years until I found out they had put by bill up 20% without informing me and wouldn’t give me a better deal unless I committed to an 18month contract. Moved to direct save on a recommendation and they have been marvellous, the customer service is fantastic and the phone and broadband are reliable, I had a problem connecting and they answered the call in under 2 minutes and sorted in 1 minute. They can’t do enough for you. Exceptional service.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Leatherhead
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    Have been with them for more than 8 years now and they have always been helpful and so far have been able to provide excellent service to our house.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Liverpool
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Purchased a deal package for my grandparents to enable them to keep in touch with family abroad at low prices. they've never been happier, finally discovered skype and internet. great deal from a friendly company
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Aveley
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      3 stars
    Comments
    Very Good service, a bit now thrills but I get what I pay for.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Canterbury
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Overall excellent. A little slower on top floor of a townhouse but not disruptive. Going into 3rd year now and not looking to change. All good so far
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Sible Hedinham, Essex
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    I have been with direct save phone and broadband, for 3 yrs, I have not had a lot of reason to contact them, but resonantly I had a problem with modem,(I did not know this at the time of phoning)I can not fault the service given, fast and efficient. Best I have ever had from any supplier's in the past, and I am in my 60s.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Merthyr tydfil
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    Very reliable service of broadband ,would recommend direct save to family n friends
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Glasgow
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      3 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    The broadband speed is slow at times I think it could be better
  • Reviewer
    Location
    bournmouth
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Direct Save are a good reliable company that supply my home phone and broadband. I have not had any real problems with them.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Lincolnshire
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    I have been with this company a long number of years and have nothing but praise for their service. Their staff are knowledgeable, helpful, polite and friendly and do what they say they will do.
    Over the last week we have had problems with falling and erratic broadband speed. On contacting DST they ran various tests which ultimately indicated router problems. A new router was despatched as promised. Regrettably I had problems setting it up but Lewis at DST spent approaching two hours on the'phone with me and sorted the problem. Result broadband now working better than ever.
    I think some of the negative reviews are sour grapes whilst others could be personal conflict arising from how the customer approaches any problem.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Beaminster
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      5 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    I have been with Directsave for 10years or more, Yes I have had some difficult times but not so much that it could not be sorted over the phone i am not sure what is going wrong for others but for me I am in no hurry to move.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    North london
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    I spoke to a lady called chante and she was very nice polite and found the best package for my needs and offered me a broadband deal that was a lot cheaper than i was paying and thought it was to good to be true as i had never heard of the company so i left it but then decided to look it up so i signed up on line and i must say im so pleases with the service thank you direct save
  • Reviewer
    Location
    West Sussex
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Does drop out at times but think it’s the cheap router they provided, other than that really good company been with over a year now and haven’t had many problems compared to other companies in the past
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Fife
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    Excellent customer service AND you get to speak to a real person, without having to go through endless menus!
    Broadband speed isn't an issue for me as I do very little online, and to date haven't had any problems that haven't been resolved promptly.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Darlington
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      4 stars
    Comments
    I pay for a fairly basic package which meets all my needs. Being able to speak to a real person in the UK is one of the reasons I've stuck with Direct Save; when I've had problems they've usually been good at sorting them out. Moving house has caused some problems, but this seems pretty general and they've been better than many I've heard about.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    London
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    • Satisfaction
      5 stars
    • Customer Service
      3 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    Due to living in a new build can only go with 1 of 4 companies initially went with direct save before reading the reviews and on reading the reviews immediately after tried to cancel was made aware that there was no cooling off period and no chance of getting a refunding or cancelling this was not made clear at any time and was told to read the terms and conditions however the router did arrive the next day and was easy to install my 16 year old actually did it herself. I have had no issues with the broadband service at all at the moment and so far in all seems well. The customer service is admittedly not that professional and when I mentioned I had wanted to cancel due to negative reviews the lady I spoke too was quite defensive and a bit rude but calls were answered quite promptly so all in all I guess I can't complain too much at this stage.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    N Ireland
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    Ratings
    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      5 stars
    • Speed
      3 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    I have been with DST since 2007 and have had a very reliable service with just one outage, due to a fire at a London exchange.

    My speed was 5.7 meg at its highest and I am now getting a steady 3.4 meg. The lower speeds are more to do with my BT line and exchange than anything to do with DST.

    Always a very polite and fast response ro calls.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    northeast
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    After being let down with talktalk not fulfilling their promise i tuned to directsave. i have been with them 4 month and to be honest i dont get a great speed (9mbps) but at-least it was up on t/talks at a fraction of the cost...Lets hear the good for directsave.
  • Reviewer
    Location
    Northumberland
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    • Satisfaction
      4 stars
    • Customer Service
      4 stars
    • Speed
      4 stars
    • Reliability
      5 stars
    Comments
    I left Talktalk early 2016 to join dst after 18 month of dissatisfaction with the corrupt talktalk. I'm now on cheaper broadband and better speeds with dst.After a couple of issues with dst in the early days, everything got resolved without problem.
    b/b speeds, customer service and price are far better than talktalk. I'm happy.

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