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Average broadband bills in the UK
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Last updated: 18 October 2022
Average cost of a broadband and phone deal
According to Ofcom’s latest Pricing Trends Report, 80% of households in the UK bought two or more services from the same provider as part of a bundle deal in the first quarter of 2021. Of these, broadband and home phone packages were the most popular, with over a third (36%) of households paying for one of these deals.
The cost of a broadband and phone deal can vary hugely, based not only on the provider but also on the type of broadband connection and the speeds you’re getting, whether it’s standard ADSL, superfast fibre (at least 30Mbps), or ultrafast (300Mbps+).
Households with a standard ADSL connection (which we wouldn’t recommend unless fibre isn’t available in your area) paid an average of £28.33 per month for both their broadband and home phone service.
Broadband and phone customers with a superfast fibre connection, however, paid an average of £39.75 for the dual service.
Meanwhile, households with the fastest speeds paid £61.90 per month on average for an ultrafast broadband connection with landline.
If you’re paying above the average, consider switching to one of these well-priced broadband and phone deals:
NOW Broadband
Brilliant Broadband (1 month)
11Mb / second
Average speed
Unlimited
Usage
£20.00 / month
£70 upfront fees
Virgin Media Broadband
M500 Fibre Broadband + Phone
516Mb / second
Average speed
Unlimited
Usage
£52.00 / month
£0 upfront fees
Average cost of a broadband, phone, and TV bundle
Almost a quarter (23%) of UK households are on a triple-play deal, which bundles your broadband, home phone, and TV services under one bill. These are understandably more expensive on average than a dual-play bundle, but they typically offer significant savings compared to buying each service separately.
Customers who bundled their TV, home phone, and broadband, but opted for a basic ADSL connection, paid an average of £44.21 a month for the whole service at the beginning of 2021.
Households who wanted a bit more from their connection and got a superfast package paid £56.99 a month on average.
And those who went all out for an ultrafast broadband, phone and TV bundle paid an average of £79.40 per month.
If you’re paying over the odds, take a look at some of these fairly priced broadband, phone and TV bundles and switch over today:
NOW Broadband
Brilliant Broadband + Entertainment TV
11Mb / second
Average speed
Unlimited
Usage
£26.99 / month
£10 upfront fees
Average cost of a broadband only connection
Broadband only packages aren’t as common as dual-play or triple-play packages, mainly due to the fact that most providers require a phone line to deliver internet to your home. They are, however, rising in popularity, and a growing number of providers are now offering these simple plans.
According to Ofcom’s report, which looked at prices offered by providers including BT, EE, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media, the average price of a superfast broadband only plan was £43.71.
If you’re paying more than this, consider switching to one of these better-priced broadband only packages:
Hyperoptic Broadband
Fast 1Gbps Broadband only
900Mb / second
Average speed
Unlimited
Usage
£0 / month for 3 months
Then £45.00 / month
Virgin Media Broadband
M350 Fibre Broadband Only
362Mb / second
Average speed
Unlimited
Usage
£34.50 / month
£0 upfront fees
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