Compare Broadband and Phone Deals
Whether you’re a regular home phone user or just make the odd call. Choosing the best broadband & phone deal can often save you a bundle when opting for the right package.
Many providers bundle in extras like free evening and weekend calls, anytime calls and even international calls with some providers. So regular callers can make big savings when they choose the best phone package for them. Depending on the service you choose many broadband providers will still require a phone line to be installed.
Therefore, combining broadband & phone packages are a convenient and cheap way to keep everything in one place.
Do I need a phone line to use broadband?
You don’t always need a phone line to use broadband. With standard ADSL and Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) broadband packages, you will still require a landline to get a broadband service. Due to broadband providers still requiring a connection to your home. However, cable providers such as Virgin Media or if you live in a Fibre to the Home (FTTH) area then you can use broadband without the need of a phone line.
The good news is that many broadband providers now include line rental with their broadband packages. Therefore you only need to pay for any calls that you make.
Broadband With Call Plans Bundled
For those that make regular calls on their landline, it can often be cheaper to add on a call package. Call packages allow you to make calls at certain times of the day or to certain countries without paying a per-minute fee.
It is important to remember that call packages are only worth the additional cost if you are using your landline regularly every month. Otherwise, it can often be cheaper to just pay for the calls that you make.
Who Offers the Best Broadband and Call Plans?
Everyone will have different requirements. You’ll need to look at your phone usage. Do you regularly make calls during the day? Or is it more often in the evenings? Many providers will off plans that incorporate evening and weekend calls. Whilst others will include reduced or even free international calls.
In the table below we have created a chart for some of the leading broadband providers in the UK with the call plans that they offer vs the per-minute cost.
Provider | Call Plan Cost | Landline Call Cost (Without Call Plan) | Mobile Call Cost (Without Call Plan) | Number Of Calls to Be Cost Effective |
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Talk Talk | £7.00 (Anytime) (£14 After 18-Months) | 18p | 18p | 39 Minutes |
Plusnet | £5.00 (Evening & Weekends) £9.00(Anytime) | 15p | 18p | 34 Minutes 60 Minutes |
BT | £7.00 (700 Minutes) £15.00 (Unlimited) | 20p | 20p | 35 Minutes 75 Minutes |
Virgin Media | £1.00 (Weekends) £5.00 (Evening & Weekends) £8.00 (Anytime) | 17p | 19.35p | 6 Minutes 30 Minutes 47 Minutes |
To make a call plan cost-effective, you don’t need to make that many calls. So for regular callers, the savings will make a huge difference.
How to Find the Best broadband and Phone Deals
The good thing about call packages is that they can be bolted on to any broadband plan. So whether you are a light or heavy broadband user you can still choose a broadband deal that suits you.
Sky Broadband Ultrafast
- 145 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Broadband
- 10 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Fun bundle
- 100 Mb
Average Speed - 12
Month Contract - Unlimited
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EE Broadband Full Fibre Max 900
- 900 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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SSE Broadband Unlimited Fibre Plus + Anytime Plus Calls
- 63 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Virgin Media M500 Fibre Broadband and phone
- 516 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Fibre Extra + Unlimited UK and Mobile Calls
- 66 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Fibre Essential
- 36 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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EE Broadband Fibre Max 300
- 300 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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EE Broadband SuperFibre 50 broadband and phone
- 50 Mb
Average Speed - 12
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Full Fibre 200
- 207 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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SSE Broadband Unlimited Fibre + Anytime Calls
- 35 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Entertainment + Fibre 2
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Ultrafast Fibre Plus
- 290 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Sky Broadband Sky TV, Netflix & Superfast Broadband
- 59 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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EE Broadband Fibre Plus
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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SSE Broadband Unlimited Fibre
- 35 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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SSE Broadband Unlimited Fibre Plus + Evening & Weekend Calls
- 63 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Classic Entertainment + Fibre 2
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband VIP + Fibre 2
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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EE Broadband Standard
- 11 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Full Fibre 900
- 944 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Broadband + Evening, Weekend, UK and Mobile Calls
- 10 Mb
Average Speed - 12
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Ultrafast Fibre
- 145 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Virgin Media M100 Fibre Broadband and phone
- 108 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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SSE Broadband Unlimited Fibre + Anytime Plus Calls
- 35 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Big Entertainment + Fibre 2
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Full Fibre 300
- 311 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Virgin Media Big Bundle
- 54 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Big Sport + Fibre 2
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Superfast Fibre Plus
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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TalkTalk Fibre 65
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Full Fibre 500
- 525 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Fast Broadband
- 11 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Fibre + Evening, Weekend, UK and Mobile Calls
- 66 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Virgin Media Bigger Bundle
- 213 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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TalkTalk Fast Broadband + Unlimited UK Calls
- 11 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Broadband + Unlimited UK and Mobile Calls
- 10 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Virgin Media M350 Fibre Broadband and phone
- 362 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Sky Broadband Essential
- 11 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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TalkTalk Fibre 150
- 145 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Full Fibre 100
- 109 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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EE Broadband Fibre Max 100
- 145 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Virgin Media M200 Fibre Broadband and phone
- 213 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Fibre
- 36 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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SSE Broadband Unlimited Fibre Plus
- 63 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Virgin Media Ultimate Bundle
- 630 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Fibre Extra
- 66 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Unlimited Broadband
- 17 Mb
Average Speed - 12
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Fibre + Unlimited UK and Mobile Calls
- 36 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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PlusNet Unlimited Fibre Extra including evening, weekend, UK and mobile calls
- 66 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Fibre 2
- 74 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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TalkTalk Fibre 35
- 38 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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TalkTalk Fast Broadband + TalkTalk TV + TV Lite Box
- 11 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Sport + Fibre 2
- 67 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Shell Energy Broadband Superfast Fibre
- 38 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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BT Broadband Fibre 1
- 50 Mb
Average Speed - 24
Month Contract - Unlimited
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TalkTalk Fast Broadband
- 11 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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EE Broadband Fibre
- 36 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Sky Broadband Superfast
- 59 Mb
Average Speed - 18
Month Contract - Unlimited
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Does my line need to be with the same company?
There is no requirement to take out a landline with your broadband provider. Though, you’ll find many providers offer deals when taking out a phone package alongside broadband, often making it cheaper to do so.