Media giants are locked in a TV war to trap you into contracts charging hundreds of pounds a year.

Sky, Virgin Media and BT are slashing prices and unveiling tempting offers — but you need to look out for sneaky charges and tricky terms and conditions before you sign up. These firms are desperate for you to take their TV, broadband and phone deals because they know it’s complicated and disruptive to change once you’ve signed up. They’re also worried by the rise of internet TV suppliers such as Google and YouTube.

So reductions, free gifts and the latest gadgets are among the perks on offer to attract new customers. For example, Virgin is offering free TV, phone and internet for three months, and then £20 a month for the next 15 months, including free weekend calls. You’ll receive 75 channels, though Sky sports and film channels are £29.50 a month extra....Read more here---: Media giants locked in TV war to trap you into contracts charging hundreds of pounds a year