Origin Broadband Deals

About Origin

Origin broadband was founded in 2011 as a response to perceived failures in the broadband market in terms of customer service, speed and technical support. Since that time Origin have one numerous awards and have become the 6th largest broadband operator in the country.

Is Origin broadband right for you? Check out our Origin review to find out.

Unsatisfied with your deal? Check out our guide on how to cancel a Origin broadband contract

Origin Broadband Overview

• Great value broadband
• Nationwide access to Superfast broadband
• Use of Openreach Network
• Friendly, 24/7 UK-based customer service
• Ethical broadband provider
• Business broadband packages available
• Pay monthly or up-front

What does Origin offer?

Origin offer a range of basic packages including three different types of connection speed which all come equipped with line rental. Origin currently don't offer any live or on demand television services as part of their broadband deals, but do have some solid offers with high speeds at very competitive prices.

Origin Broadband Deals:

Simplicity and accessibility are at the heart of everything Origin does. That’s why they only offer three different types of broadband coverage, all lasting 18 months: Origin Broadband, Origin Superfast and Origin Max Fibre.

This no-nonsense approach ensures customers only pay for what they need. And with the option to pay monthly or up-front, you’ll be confident you’re getting a good deal.

All Origin Broadband runs on the Openreach Network, meaning they provide the same standard of connection as major competitors like BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Vodafone.

Let’s take a look at what’s available:

• Origin Fibre Broadband – Costing only £19.99pm, Origin’s most basic broadband service runs off ADSL copper cables. With average download speeds on 11Mbps and upload speeds of just 1Mbps, this is a very slow service. It’s perfect for browsing the web and watching a few videos, but for anything else you’re going to need to look elsewhere. (£208.99 up front payment)
• Origin Superfast Broadband – At £23.99pm, this is Origin’s budget fibre broadband. The 36Mbps download speeds and 9Mbps for uploads, it’s great for those who want a little extra. Running on a combination of ADSL copper and fibre cables means you also have a more reliable connection. (£410 upfront payment)
• Origin Fibre Max – Origin’s superfast fibre broadband comes at the very competitive price of £27.99 per month. At 67Mbps for downloads and 17Mbps for uploads, you’re getting a service comparable with other major Internet Service Providers (ISP). (£439.99 upfront payment)

Due to infrastructure delays, it’s not possible to get fibre broadband in every property in the UK. Use our postcode checker to see if you’re home or business is eligible for this type of connection.

Origin Line Rental

Line Rental is included at no extra cost with all Origin packages, since they use copper telephone wires to bring connection to your house.

However as with other ISPs, you can expand your line rental options to allow of landline use too, but it will cost you extra:

• Evening and weekend calls: £3.49 per month
• Anytime calls £5.99 per month
• Anytime with international calls £7.49 per month

Origin Broadband Customer Service

Origin has an outstanding reputation for customer service, with its team of UK-based technical support staff on and 24/7 to sort out any problem you have via online chat, phone, e-mail or on social media.

It’s one of the things that the team at Origin are most proud of, and rightly so. Take a look at our Origin broadband review of the service to see why we agree.

Origin Broadband and Router Tech

Once you’ve purchased broadband from Origin, you’ll receive your free Asus N-series router. For the Origin package you get theDSL-N14, and for Superfast and Fibre Max packages it’s the DSL-N16.

Luckily for you, these also act as the modem, so you really just need to plug in and go. They’re strong enough to provide decent signal around the home, but if you live in a large house or shared accommodation then it’s worth looking into some Wi-Fi extenders.

You also have the chance to upgrade to two different, more powerful routers. For £89.99 you can have the Asus DSL-AC56U, which uses powerful Wireless AC standards to provide connection to up to 10 devices.

If that’s still not enough, then for £129.99 you will get the Asus DSL-AC68U; the most powerful router Origin offer. Also using, Wireless AC standards, it provides reliable to connection to up to 15 devices. Perfect or large families or those living in shared accommodation.

Perks

• Some of the cheapest broadband deals on the market
• Option to save money if you pay off whole contract at once
• Top level customer service

Switching to or from Origin broadband

Switching to Origin broadband couldn’t be easier. Once you’ve decided which is the right package for your internet needs, the transfer team at Origin will arrange everything with your previous supplier.

Because they’re on the Openreach network too, you are likely to not even need an engineer visit. They just send you your new hub in the post and keep you informed as the process moves forward.

If you’re not happy with your Origin service and want to switch, you should always compare broadband deals thoroughly to make sure you’re spending your money in the best way.

FAQs

Is Origin broadband any good?

As a budget provider, Origin’s focus is on reliable, no-nonsense internet service. They certainly achieve this and enjoy and enviable customer service reputation.

In June 2020, Trustpilot reported 51% “Excellent” reviews, and only 25% “Bad” ones. That’s pretty remarkable stuff for an ISP.

How much does Origin broadband cost?

Origin like to keep costs low, and the service clear. Their three 18-month packages range from £19.99 per month to £27.99 per month.

These deals are also available as single up-front costs, ranging from £208.99 to £439.99. The savings here as negligible, but it can the most worry-free option.

Who owns Origin broadband?

Origin is an independent Yorkshire-based ISP. The owners founded the company in 2011 with the expressed mission to correct the faults they saw in the market.

How much are Origin broadband cancellation fees

If you cancel your Origin deal early, then you’ll simply have to pay for the remaining months. There’s an additional charge of £40 if you fail to return the modem upon cancellation, but they will reimburse you the postage cost up to £3.50.

Read more here about how to cancel your Origin broadband package.

What network does Origin broadband use?

Origin uses the Openreach network to bring internet connection to your property. This is the same service as BT, TalkTalk, Vodafone and Sky.

Our latest Origin Broadband deals

• Origin Superfast Fibre Booster

  18 month contract

  • Average speed: 36Mb / second
  • Usage: Unlimited

  £20.99 / month for 3 months, then £23.99 / month

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• Origin Fibre Max Booster

  18 month contract

  • Average speed: 67Mb / second
  • Usage: Unlimited

  £23.99 / month for 3 months, then £27.99 / month

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• Origin Fibre

  18 month contract

  • Average speed: 18Mb / second
  • Usage: Unlimited

  £20.99 / month

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• Origin Superfast Fibre & 4K TV bundle

  18 month contract

  • Average speed: 36Mb / second
  • Usage: Unlimited

  £35.99 / month

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