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We compare broadband deals from every major provider in the United Kingdom. Most people know exactly what they want from a broadband package, whether it be the best for gaming or a connection for the cheapest price.

If you don't know how to select the best broadband package for your needs then read on below.

If you know exactly what you want, scroll to the top and use our broadband comparison tool to see deals from our selection of the best broadband providers.

How we evaluate deals

For this guide we compared over 140 different deals from 22 broadband providers and assessed them on their advertised speeds, price, extras bundled in, and customer ratings – all available freely online.

We then make use of Ofcom industry data as well as our own proprietary data sources to analyse providers’ real-world speeds and availability across the UK, comparing this with data supplied by providers.

We are constantly keeping an eye on the broadband market, any new deals being released, special offers being promoted, and updating this page accordingly. This page is usually updated multiple times per month, with the broadband deals we recommend changed regularly depending on what is available.

Best broadband deals

Everybody's needs are different. This makes it quite difficult for us to pick out THE best broadband deal. What we have done is looked at what the average person needs to function online in 2024. And it turns out, we expect quite a lot from our broadband provider.

If any of the below statements apply to you, you’ll want to have a look at our best broadband deals we’ve picked out further down the page.

• You like online gaming
• You like having access to the latest movies
• You want to watch the newest episodes of your favourite series
• You enjoy video-calling with family and friends
• You own a 4k-compatible display
• You don’t want to encounter a second more buffering than necessary

Just so you know, we’ve taken into account a few key elements when assessing these deals.

Here’s our criteria:

• Excellent value for money
• Unlimited data usage
• Good national coverage
• Good customer satisfaction - we’ve looked at numerous external sources for this.

Shell Energy Superfast Fibre Plus

Coming in at (if you include the first month free offer) a most reasonable £23.60 per month, this represents some of the best value bandwidth you can get your hands on. Perfect for couples and small families. 

Virgin Media M125 Broadband Only

What’s not to love about this one coming from one of Britain’s highest rated broadband providers. Boasting an excellent average download speed of 132Mbps and a great router, you’ll have no problems streaming or playing online games with this deal.

 

Trooli Full Fibre 150 Home

Another provider offering secure and reliable FTTP connections is Trooli, and this deal comes with average download speeds of 150Mbps and upload speeds of 50Mbps. While not yet available all over the country, if you live in the Southeast of England you may be in luck, as Trooli's prices are hard to be beaten. 

 

Sky’s Ultrafast Broadband Plus + Sky Stream + Sky Entertainment + Netflix

If you’re the type that wants it all, this is likely the best broadband deal for you, with average download speeds of 500Mbps. There you are, binging on the latest HBO release on Sky Atlantic or your favourite series on Netflix. No loading, no interruptions. This is more than double the cost of the cheapest deal we’ve picked out, but as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Our best broadband deal this month

Having recently dropped their pricing, this deal is now one of the cheapest, widely-available fibre broadband deals you can lay your hands on. You’re only tied in for 12 months too, which is a bonus. Massive thumbs up from the usave team!

The good:

• Great low price of £23 / month 
• Superfast fibre speeds of 63 Mbps on average
• Widely available across the UK
• Only a 12 months contract
• Add on Now's fantastic Entertainment, Sport, or Cinema memberships for reduced price/month

The bad:

• £5 delivery fee for the router

Our verdict:

In our opinion, this is the best all-round broadband deal available in terms of price, availability, speed, and included extras.

With a 63 Mbps download speed, unlimited data, a price of just £23 per month, there aren't any other broadband deals available that can match this package for pure value. Although the price has gone up in recent months, it's still good deal compared to competing packages, considering the speed and a year of free calls.

On top of this, you can add on any of Now's TV Membership products for a reduced rate when you take out this broadband package, getting you access to premium Sky TV content for a much lower price than normal.

How it compares to similar offers:

Provider	Deal	Monthly Cost	Avg. Speed	Upfront Fees	Contract Length
	Super Fibre	£23	63mbps	£5	12 Months
	Full Fibre 65	£28	77mbps	£15	18 Months
	Unlimited Fibre Extra	£26.99	66mbps	£0	24 Months
	Fibre 2	£26.00	67mbps	£0	24 Months
	M125 Fibre Broadband Only	£30.00	132mbps	£0	24 Months
	Superfast Fibre Plus	£24.99	63mbps	£0	18 Months

Looking for cheap broadband?

We know that for some people, it’s just a reliable broadband connection that you’re really after. No bells, no whistles. That's why we have hand picked a selection of cheap broadband deals which we think fit the bill and are sufficient for most households.

To decide on them we have taken into account:

• Broadband provider review score
• Contract length
• Usage limits
• National coverage
• Average speed
• Total contract cost

When picking out these deals we haven’t necessarily gone for the cheapest, but the best value for money.

Shell Energy Superfast Fibre

First up, we have Shell Energy’s Superfast Fibre. Whilst this might not be the cheapest broadband deal on our site, it offers a fibre connection with a decent speed for just £24.99 per month. Not a bad contender at all.

Talk Talk Full Fibre 65

Next, we've chosen the Full Fibre 65 deal from TalkTalk. It offers almost double the speed compared with the package above, but is only slightly higher in cost at just £31 per month.

Now Broadband Super Fibre

Now Broadband’s Super Fibre, with pay as you go calls, comes in at a great price point of just £23 per month. Another great feature of this deal is the contract length - you’re only tied in for 12 months which is a rarity at the moment.

Our cheapest deal in January 2024

Gigaclear Superfast 200Mbps

The cheapest broadband deal in the UK at the time of writing is from Gigaclear. With impressive average download speeds of 200mbps, this superfast fibre deal comes in at a ridiculously cheap £17 per month! However, it is only available in select locations, so you'll be lucky to get your hands on this deal.

Our fastest broadband tariff in January 2024

The fastest broadband deal in the UK currently is Virgin Media's Mega Volt Bundle.

Not only does this broadband deal come with an average download speed of 1,130 Mbps, it also comes with Virgin TV, Sky Sports HD, Sky Cinema HD, unlimited calls to UK landlines & mobiles, Netflix, and an O2 sim card with unlimited data.

What to consider when researching broadband:

What broadband speed do you need?

When comparing broadband deals, consider how many people will be using your home Wi-Fi connection and what they’ll be doing; the more people that are using your internet connection, the more bandwidth you will need.

Broadband speeds are represented as megabits per second (Mbps) and the number you see advertised will be the download speed.

• Recommended speed for small households (1-2 people) 30 Mbps+: Ideal for general internet use and streaming. If you cannot access a connection with this speed, ADSL will do fine for up to two people, but we will always recommend a fibre connection where possible.
• Recommended speed for medium households (3-4 people) 50Mbps+: A household with 3 or 4 people will require more bandwidth in order to prevent any drop outs. If you can get a connection with >50Mbps, we think this is what you should go for.
• Recommended speed for large households (5+ people) 100Mbps+: If you live in a flatshare or have a large family, we recommend opting for a connection speed greater than 80Mbps or even 100Mbps. It will help make sure no one is frustrated with slow speeds when multiple people jump online at once.

The above should give you a very general idea of the bandwidth you should look for in a new internet package. If you are into gaming or are a power user it might be a good idea to look into investing in gigabit internet, or another ultrafast or hyperfast connection.

For more information on what broadband speed you should get, read our helpful guide What broadband speed do I need?

If you’re not sure what speed your current connection provides, you can find this out easily with our broadband speed test.

The length of the contract:

Internet packages available range from 30-day rolling no contract broadband, to longer-term tariffs lasting up to 12 months, 18 months, or 24 months.

You can save money and earn perks (including free setup) by signing up for a longer deal, but you’ll sacrifice flexibility. Most providers will charge you a cancellation fee if you quit before the end of your contract.

Overall cost:

Consider not only the monthly cost but also any upfront costs that come with a new contract. This can include equipment fees for routers, delivery, or installation fees. 

We make these fees clear on all our listings, to make selecting a broadband deal simpler for you.

If you use our postcode checker, we sort all the internet packages available to you by overall cost, from the lowest price to the highest. This means you will be able to quickly identify the cheapest broadband deals available in your area.

Bundling options:

Also interested in a new television subscription, or are you looking for a new mobile sim?

Many broadband providers offer bundling options with their internet packages, meaning you can add on products like the below:

• Television subscriptions (e.g. Sky, BT, Virgin)
• Unlimited telephone calls (UK, mobile, international)
• Mobile sims (Virgin)

There are quite a few bundling options available, and their prices can vary quite a bit, so make sure you do your research before you commit to a new contract.

Perks and incentives:

Some broadband providers will offer free gifts as an incentive, including cashback, reward cards, subscriptions, or free tech.

Both BT and Plusnet do this regularly, but they are not the only ones! To compare broadband packages with perks and incentives, go to our broadband deals with free gifts page.

Customer service:

Many providers use Openreach cables, essentially supplying the same broadband service. As a result, customer service is probably the main differentiator between ISPs.

To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of the best and worst broadband providers, where we detail how well major UK broadband providers stacked up against each other in terms of customer service.

Terms and conditions:

It’s important to read the fine print of any contract, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.

Look out for any information about exiting the contract, including penalties for leaving early and the circumstances under which you can duck out without paying any fees.

You’ll also want to take note of any download limits or traffic management policies that your ISP might employ.

What types of internet connection are there?

Before you look through specific broadband options, you should know what type of broadband deal you’re after - whether it’s a superfast fibre connection or a slower ADSL connection.

Superfast fibre optic:

Fibre broadband delivers internet over fibre optic cables. Superfast broadband connections (available from most broadband providers) with download speeds of over 24 Mbps, are usually FTTC broadband, or fibre to the cabinet.

These connections use fibre optic cables between the local phone exchange and your street cabinet, but make the final leg of the journey (to your doorstep and router) on the copper wires of the existing telephone network.

Some providers, like Virgin Media, offer cable connections, which use coaxial cables for that last stretch. Cable is usually faster than FTTC connections, but comparable to FTTP connections.

Ultrafast & G.Fast:

A few providers offer now ultrafast broadband, which delivers average download speeds exceeding 100 Mbps. Ultrafast broadband isn't yet available everywhere in the country, and tends to cost more than standard fibre. If you're a heavy user, however, it can be worthwhile.

G.Fast is a fibre optic/copper phone line hybrid, which uses different frequencies to deliver internet over the same infrastructure that FTTC does, at speeds of up to 300 Mbps. However, G.Fast connections are only available to a small percentage of UK homes. 

A postcode search will tell you if these ultrafast connections have reached your neighbourhood.

ADSL broadband:

ADSL, also known as standard broadband, operates over the copper wires of the landline phone network and delivers average download speeds of around 11 Mbps.

ADSL broadband plans are typically the cheapest broadband deals on the market, starting at around £17 a month including line rental.

We won’t ever recommend a household opt for an ADSL connection, unless they have no other choice. The technology used for ADSL is quite dated, and will struggle to cope with multiple people using the internet at once.

Mobile broadband:

Mobile broadband connections usually utilise a 4G or 5G connection to connect your device to the internet. 

We usually recommend these for people who want to use their internet on the go, but these connections can also be good for people who live rurally and are limited in terms of the cabled connections they can receive.

Satellite internet:

Satellite broadband is useful if you do not have access to a conventional internet connection, such as ADSL or Fibre. It is not very reliable however, and can be quite expensive.

Getting the best add-ons

Broadband & TV bundles:

Many ISPs bundle together broadband connections with live or on-demand TV packages. If you want more channels and streaming options than what Freeview and a Netflix subscription can offer, you might want to consider a triple play (that’s broadband, landline, and TV) bundle from providers like Sky, Virgin Media, BT, or NOW.

With the exception of some deals from NOW and Virgin Media, available on a 30-day rolling basis, you’ll usually need to sign up to a 12+ month contract to access these services. But after signing up you’ll typically get a set-top box, with the ability to pause, rewind, and record live TV, and access to dozens of channels, movies, and box sets.

You’ll want your provider to cater to your TV viewing habits:

A fan of the buzz-worthy US TV imports that typically land on Sky Atlantic? You’ll want to sign up for a bundle from Sky or one through NOW that comes with some premium Sky channels.

Want the most channels possible, and the ability to view them on multiple devices simultaneously? Consider Virgin Media or Sky, which offer the most comprehensive TV packages.

To find a broadband and TV bundle deal that suits you, head over to our broadband and TV page.

Broadband and phone:

Most broadband packages come with a line rental fee, which is typically included in the monthly cost of your broadband package. You’ll usually have to pay this regardless of whether you ever make any landline calls.

Some packages come with free calls included at certain times (evenings or weekends), but the cheapest broadband deals will be pay as you go. To find a broadband and home phone package that’s right for you, head over to our broadband and phone page.

Broadband only deals:

Cheap broadband deals without line rental are available, but they won't always be much cheaper than other plans, and your choice of providers may be more limited.

Frequently asked questions