Broadband Deals: Compare in June 2026 (original) (raw)

Our expert's recommended broadband deal

We think Virgin Media’s M125 Fibre broadband deal is a great choice for many UK customers right now. Here's what makes it one of the best deals on the market, plus what you should consider to make sure it's right for you:

Pros

• One of the lowest monthly prices for this package in years
• Ultrafast internet speed built for the modern home
• Award-winning connection reliability

Cons

• Expensive annual price rises of £4 a month
• Very expensive out of contract price increase - make sure to switch or re-contract before your term ends

How does our broadband postcode checker work?

Our broadband checker is very simple to use. It lets you compare all of the Uswitch-approved providers and deals available to your home at once, rather than checking each provider’s website to see what’s on offer.

Here's a short rundown of how it works:

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We gather all of the addresses that our providers offer broadband deals to and combine them into one dataset.

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When you enter your address, we ask you to select your current provider so their new customer deals don't clog up your results.

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Once you select 'Find deals', we'll show you a personalised results table with all of the deals available at your specific address.

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You can then freely browse, compare and choose between our best broadband offers for your household.

Broadband providers you can compare with Uswitch

Uswitch hosts a range of internet providers we trust to deliver a high-quality, reliable service for different needs.

We don't cover every broadband provider available across the UK, but we do offer deals from all of the largest UK suppliers and well over a dozen local broadband providers.

Each provider we list on Uswitch is vetted and approved by our broadband experts, which means we believe they offer an excellent service for customers. So if you don't recognise a particular brand, you can rest assured that they have our backing.

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What type of broadband package should I choose?

Certain providers let you bundle TV, landline or mobile phone services to your broadband contract, which might help keep your costs down. This could be a good option if you often use a landline or watch pay-TV like Sky.

Broadband-only

Broadband-only deals are a great option if you:

• Don't need a landline
• Only use TV streaming services like Netflix
• Want cheap broadband.

Broadband-only deals are straightforward plans for those who just want to get online, while still offering ultrafast speeds if you're after a speedy connection.

Broadband and home phone

Broadband and home phone deals are a good option if you:

• Use your landline daily for calls
• Make a lot of calls abroad.

The most widely available broadband packages still need a landline to get internet to your property, but there’s no need to pay for a landline service if you don’t need one.

Broadband and TV

Broadband and TV bundles can help save money if you:

• Watch pay-TV channels like Sky Sports, TNT Sports or Sky Atlantic
• Are currently paying separate providers for broadband and TV
• Want to combine both services into one monthly bill.

If you're already a Sky, Virgin Media or BT user, a broadband and TV bundle will let you access their premium services for a combined (and often cheaper) monthly fee.

Just bear in mind that they'll only be better value if you make regular use of the TV service you choose.

Broadband, home phone, TV, mobile

These types of deals are rare, but they're great if you:

• Have the budget for multiple top-quality services
• Are loyal to a certain provider
• Want the best features from all of your services.

All-in broadband bundles can be expensive, so they're not a good fit for people looking to save money. But if you have a flexible budget and regularly use all of these services, the price would likely be lower than the total cost you're paying for these services separately.

Virgin Media offers its 'Max Volt' bundle that merges these four services - find out if it's right for your needs.

What happens after I switch broadband?

Switching providers is often a quick, easy process, and it's almost always worth the short process it takes – especially when you consider the money you could save, or the better experience you could get from a different provider. In fact, you could save £329‡ a year just by signing up to a new contract.

Here's what happens after you select a broadband deal on Uswitch:

• Once you've chosen a deal, you'll be taken to the provider's website to sign up for it.
• Add your address, confirm the deal you want and select any add-ons you'd like.
• When you sign up, your new provider will display all the charges you should expect to pay during your contract, including your out of contract price when it ends.
• You can also choose the date you want to start your new contract and activate your connection.
• After you’ve registered, you'll receive a confirmation email from your provider, allowing you to activate your connection on your chosen date.

Our broadband expert says...

“Switching is one of the most effective ways to save money on your broadband. Most providers offer their deals at cheaper rates for new customers, and many will add high-value gift vouchers to these offers, too.

It also helps to make sure you're always getting the service you need. If your internet connection is too slow or inconsistent, you can look for providers who use a more reliable network, such as full fibre. If you don't watch much traditional TV anymore, you could compare broadband-only deals and just use streaming services to save money.

Searching elsewhere for a better deal when your contract ends often leads to big savings in the short and long run. Plus, it ensures you can keep improving your speed and your online experience as a whole.”

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Which types of broadband connection are in my area?

There are different types of broadband available in the UK depending on where you live. Here are the most common ways you can get broadband in your area.

Full fibre

Full fibre (or fibre to the premises) connects fibre cables directly to your property. It provides a strong, ultrafast connection with speeds starting at 50Mbps and currently reaching up to 3Gbps (3000Mbps). It's currently available to around 78% of the UK.

Part-fibre

Part-fibre (or fibre to the cabinet) broadband is available in 98% of the country. It offers speeds between 30 and 70Mbps and used to be the most used type of broadband in the UK, before full fibre recently expanded to the majority of UK homes.

Cable (Virgin Media)

Virgin Media cable broadband is a separate fibre-optic network run independently by Virgin. It was providing ultrafast speeds to over 60% of UK homes long before full fibre was, and has upgraded its top speed to over 2Gbps in recent months.

Satellite broadband

Satellite broadband is an option for people in more rural areas of the UK. Companies like Starlink allow rural homes to get online via a satellite dish at speeds similar to normal broadband.

Mobile broadband

4G/5G mobile internet is often used as a backup option to normal broadband, but it can also be relied on for home broadband. It's a great option for homes that can't access fibre.

Copper ADSL

Copper ADSL is the oldest and slowest type of broadband in the country. It offers 10Mbps average speeds to 99% of the UK through the Openreach copper phone lines.

What internet speed do I need?

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0-50 Mbps

Smaller homes of 1-2 people

Light browsing, social media and streaming

51-100 Mbps

Larger homes of 2-3 people

HD streaming and working from home

101-500 Mbps

Larger homes of 3+ people

High quality streaming and gaming

500+ Mbps

Larger homes of 4+ people

Multiple streamers and gamers

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Frequently asked questions

Still looking for the right deal? Our experts are here to answer your questions.

Can I get fibre broadband?

You likely can get fibre broadband in some form, since part-fibre is available nationwide, and full fibre now covers about three-quarters of UK homes.

To see what fibre broadband options you have at your home, enter your postcode on our fibre broadband page. We'll show you which providers and packages are available in your area. Then, you can compare unlimited broadband speeds and prices to find a good deal for your household.

Do I need to cancel my old broadband?

You likely won't need to cancel your old contract when you switch to a new provider.

As of September 2024, all customers can now complete their switch by only contacting their new provider. This is thanks to One Touch Switch, a new switching process implemented by Ofcom that providers must adhere to.

Previously, if you switched to a provider on a different broadband network (such as BT to Virgin Media), you would need to cancel your old contract too, but this is no longer the case. You should now be able to switch to any other broadband network without contacting your old provider, which makes it simpler for everyone.

Read our guide on One Touch Switch for more information on how this new switching process works.

Which contract length is right for me?

You can choose from a range of contract lengths, depending on what is best for your needs. You can choose from as short as 30-day rolling options to 24-month terms.

If you need student broadband or you're renting, shorter contracts might be easier to align with the end of your tenancy period. But if you own your home, you could get away with a longer contract if you're unlikely to move properties anytime soon.

It's worth noting that shorter contracts usually come with higher monthly prices. So, if your priority is keeping your monthly bills down, and you don’t plan on moving home in the short-term, a longer contract might suit you better. However, it also means you'll be tied to the same price for longer. And this might make it harder to regularly switch to better deals.

Will my prices go up mid-contract?

Unless you're with one of a small number of fixed-price broadband providers, you'll likely have to handle at least one price increase during your contract.

2025 saw inflation-linked broadband price rises of up to 7.5%, with most providers attaching their price rises to the CPI inflation rate at the start of 2024.

However, under a new Ofcom ruling, many customers who signed up for a contract at some point in 2024 could now be on a fixed-rate price increase instead. So, if you recently signed up for a new deal, your monthly bill will likely increase by a fixed amount rather than an unpredictable inflation figure.

Most big brands, such as BT, Virgin Media, Plusnet, TalkTalk and Vodafone, include yearly price rises in their contract terms, so you can't cancel your contract with them early for free.

Others, like Sky and NOW Broadband, usually increase their prices, too, but they currently let you cancel your contract early without paying any exit fees (provided you do so within 30 days of being notified).

Some providers (YouFibre, Trooli, BeFibre and more) don't have any price increases during the initial contract period.

Find out which providers do and don't increase your prices mid-contract.

How do I know if I'm out of contract?

If you can’t remember when you last signed up, you should be able to find your contract end date by in your online account on your provider's website. Your provider also has to send an 'end of contract' message when your end date is approaching, so if you’ve already received that you may already be out of contract.

If you signed up for a Uswitch account when you got your last broadband deal, we'll also send you a reminder when your contract ends.

If it has already ended, you should look to switch or renew it immediately to avoid paying expensive out-of-contract prices.

What are end of contract notifications?

An end-of-contract notification is an email, text, or letter your broadband provider must send you before your contract ends.

Providers used to just increase your monthly price once you fall out of contract without even telling you. But since end-of-contract notifications were rolled out, they now have to tell you when your contract is ending, plus what other deals you could move onto for a better price.

For more information, read our full guide on end-of-contract notifications.

Can I get satellite broadband?

You probably can get satellite broadband, but it's currently quite expensive.

Starlink, which is owned by SpaceX, is now available everywhere in the UK. However, prices are high right now because it's a relatively new service that costs a lot of money to run.

Other satellite broadband companies, such as the UK's OneWeb and Amazon's Kuiper project, are improving their internet coverage. But Starlink is the only modern satellite provider currently available to regular customers.