UWCLUB is the Utility Warehouse Discount Club.
It operates in the United Kingdom Only and focuses on the utility services people and small businesses use on a daily basis. Some people like it and some people don't but I guess not many people have heard of it.
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A brief overview of the uwclub.
You may not have heard of the uwclub before. Because they don't spend money on expensive advertising campaigns or TV ads. Instead, they sell by means of thousands of self employed distributors up and down the country.
These distributors get paid a fee every time they sign someone up to a service and they also get paid a commision on the bills people pay. They also get bonuses and bigger payments on other peoples bills when they build up a team of distributors. It works on a MLM method.
The UWCLUB brand is owned and run by Telecom Plus plc and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is also licensed by energy regulator Ofgem and regulated by Ofcom.
The popular comedians Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have filmed a number of short, jokey videos promoting the brand.
The company, however, is controversial as can be seen on a thread on MoneySavingExpert.com debating uwclub's pricing and service.
A recent article in the Guardian newspaper states "Customers persuaded to switch to Utility Warehouse Discount Club can usually find better savings elsewhere. Its tariffs are broadly in line with the mainstream providers, but are around 20% more expensive than the best deals."
Uwclub tries to grab customers with the lure of big discounts when they buy all its products, but a Money analysis of its complex tariffs suggests most people are better off elsewhere.
TheEnergyShop.com comparison site shows Telecom Plus customers spending more to heat and light their home and would save by switching to the cheapest supplier. Those with above average consumption would save more.
The home phone/broadband offer from UWCLUB is not the cheapest. It is competitive, but only if you agree to take all four utilities, as that gives you free calls to other landlines.
Ratings for uwclub appear on moneysupermarket.com's website, which asks all power customers for feedback. Those who used Telecom Plus, its energy brand, give it 7/10. But it is evident that uwclub polarises opinion.
Ratings tend to be 10/10, or 1 or 2/10.
As with most websites, there is nothing to stop uwclub distributors (salespeople) posting reviews and that could be the case here.
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5 comments:
Utility Warehouse is absolutly fabulous. I have saved over £100 by having Broadband, Telephone, Gas & Electricity services this year. They are always at the end of a phone, speak clear english, and keep their promises!! E-mailing is just as efficient and they will phone you if you request them to do so via the internet. Straight forward, clear and very customer focused. Love it!!!
The utility warehouse offers fantastic value in an ever changing market. no contract or tie ins and brilliant cashback card. my utility bill is constantly cheaper than it has ever been. I totally recommend them!
Whoever wrote the report on this website should get his facts right before posting wrong facts about Utility warehouse. They guarantee to be the cheapest Gas,Electricity (standard tariff) telephone, broadband and mobile phones or they refund double the difference. They are rated by which as the best customer services, UK based, and the best broadband 40gb. It is also wrong that a distributor signs up people to make money off them, a distributor helps people to make a serious income from UW and only profits if the distributor whom they sign up is successful. I have all my services with them and get a further 10% off all my utility bills also with the cashback card I find that my Gas and Electric is paid for, so it's free.
The UWClub is cheaper than any other supplier over a year, plus they give more benefits than other suppliers.
Malcolm, I am really sorry that you felt you were unable to work with the framework and licence that the company abides to, and that is a great shame, since you show great passion.
Had you channelled that passion into the UWDC Business, you would have become hugely successful.
Now we will never know and that is a great loss to everyone.
For me after almost 15 years in the business, I find it to be fantastic to working with a company that utilises all legal tools to improve our income and lives.
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