Comparing broadband deals shouldn't mean wading through jargon. Below, you can check what's available at your address and compare pricing, speed, and contract length side by side. Whether you're after the cheapest broadband deal to keep costs down, a 12-month contract for more flexibility, or full-fibre speeds for a house full of devices, we've filtered out the confusing bits so you can see exactly what you'd be signing up for including what happens to the price after any introductory period ends.
How long should you sign up for?
Most broadband deals come in 12, 18, or 24-month contracts, and the length you choose affects both the price you pay now and how much flexibility you have later.
Shorter contracts (12 months or rolling monthly) cost more per month, because the provider isn't recovering the cost of your router or installation over as long a period. In exchange, you're free to switch again much sooner if a better deal comes along, or if you're not planning to stay at your current address long-term.
Longer contracts (24 months) usually offer the lowest headline monthly price, but you're committed for two years, leaving early typically means paying an early termination charge covering the remaining months. However some providers are offering contract buy outs, so you can sometimes move early if you are not getting the service you'd expect from your current provider.
Mid-contract price rises are worth checking before you sign. Since January 2025, providers have been required to state any price increase in pounds and pence upfront, rather than tying it to inflation. In practice, most providers now apply a fixed rise of around £3-4 a month, usually landing in March or April. This is disclosed at the point of sale, so it's worth checking the deal details for exactly when and by how much your price will rise a cheap first-year price can look very different by year two. If you're on a low income, it's also worth checking whether you qualify for a social tariff, which are typically exempt from these annual rises.
If your contract has already ended, you're not tied to anything and can switch immediately without a penalty and you're very likely paying well over the odds, since "out of contract" pricing (what you default to once your fixed term ends) is usually significantly higher than any new customer deal. Don't forget if you are happy with your service but want to save with your current provider, use our tool to compare broadband deals then call your existing provider and see if they'll match or beat the price.
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