A new app from Nous.co is helping homeowners save hundreds of pounds on energy, broadband and mobile bills by automatically switching providers. The service, which costs 23p per day for its premium version, claims to save the average household up to £910 annually.
Research from Nous indicates that households could be overpaying by as much as £781 per year by staying with the same providers. Broadband alone could add an extra £276, mobile bills £240, and energy a further £265. The launch comes amid what has been dubbed 'Awful April', with rising costs in council tax, water, broadband and mobile leaving the typical household £143 worse off overall, according to Nous.
Greg Marsh, CEO of Nous.co, said: "Loyalty is costing households hundreds of pounds a year. If you're not regularly switching, there's a high chance you're overpaying without realising it." The app uses AI to track bills and identify savings, handling the entire switching process for users. It offers a free version that manages up to two services and saves around £310 per year, while the premium service, at £6.99 per month, covers unlimited services and includes WhatsApp support.
Customers have praised the service, with one Trustpilot reviewer stating: "Nous has saved me over £500 a year on my utilities and regular monthly payments." However, some noted that deals can expire quickly, though the app finds alternatives. For those preferring to manage their own bills, alternatives like Uswitch and Compare The Market remain free to use.
