Comparison Tech MENU OUR STORY A business built on helping consumers get better deals Our story so far... Beginning life back in 2002, here’s how Comparison Tech has grown into the business it is today. 2002 Affiliate marketing agency UK Web Media is launched, as is energy-switching service Switch and Give 2003 Switch and Give launches one of the first major energy price comparison call centres and becomes Energy Helpline 2004/2005 UK Web Media begins relationships with telecoms giants BT and Sky 2007 UK Web Media launches TV, broadband and mobile phone comparison websites 2009 Energy Helpline launches energy-switching with names such as Daily Mail, The Telegraph and Compare the Market 2012 Energy Helpline has organised over 20 collective switch campaigns, saving customers £100 million 2018 UK Web Media and Energy Helpline merge to form Comparison Tech 2018 Comparison Tech launches innovative energy insights platform to help suppliers and stakeholders with market analysis 2019 After extensive research, Energy Helpline launches a brand-new website and achieves ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating 2019 Comparison Tech appoints Julie Harris as CEO 2020 Comparison Tech develops real-time switching solution for faster, even more reliable switching 2020 The business moves to full remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, without any loss of service 2020 Comparison Tech unveils a new suite of reporting and analytics tools 2020 Comparison Tech launches its new diversity and inclusion strategy 2020 Launch of switchboard, a cloud-based, scalable technology platform that enables us to innovate at speed 2020 Comparison Tech boosts call centre capability across three continents 2021 Comparison Tech launches Fast Switch, helping consumers to switch even faster and more simply than ever before THE FUTURE With our vast tech capabilities, the possibilities are endless - whether it’s helping consumers easily navigate emerging mobile and satellite broadband services, driven by increased demand for home working, or developing innovative solutions to help the UK’s shift to electric vehicles. Our tech is also front of the pack when it comes to unlocking the best smart meter deals for consumers, as the smart meter roll out continues at pace. We look forward to signing up even more big name partners, across a vast variety of sectors, to offer innovative switching solutions for their customers. What sets us apart? Connecting consumers to brilliant deals excites us. We partner with all kinds of businesses to develop made-to-measure comparison and switching services for their own customers, backed by insightful data and great tech. We also power switching directly to consumers through our own brands – Broadband Finder, Broadband Compared, Digital TV, Energy Helpline and Mobile Phones – making us true consumer and switching experts. Our deep, long-standing relationships with all major home services providers afford us access to a huge range of the very best deals. At the same time, we’re also offering providers an efficient way to reach millions of customers who could benefit from switching. We offer best-in-class customer service, with over 500 agents across 3 global locations handling over 2 million queries a year via phone, email and web, 7 days a week. With over 15 years’ telesales experience, our advisors can guide customers through the comparison and switch process with ease. We set and achieve high standards of quality and compliance throughout our call centre activity, which is reflected in customer feedback. Our call centre advisors are a vital link for many customers who are seeking help to find the best deal – including those who need extra support. And it doesn’t stop at our call centres. Across the business, each and every one of our dedicated, highly motivated teams is driven by helping people get better value from their home services and championing consumers each and every day. Across the business, each and every one of our dedicated, highly motivated teams is driven by helping people get better value Comparison Tech Home Our Story Our People Switchboard Our Partners Noticeboard Contact Careers Modern slavery and human trafficking statement Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Covid-19 Response Copyright © Comparison Technologies 2021. All rights reserved.