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Are cheap broadband deals any good?

Yes. Even some of the cheapest deals on Uswitch are fast enough for most households and their needs online.

In fact, if you can get full fibre, you could even benefit from even faster, more reliable broadband for a similar price to current part-fibre deals.

Visit our fibre broadband page to see if full fibre is available to you.

How to get the cheapest broadband

The cheapest deals are discounted ‘social tariffs’, which are available to people receiving Universal Credit or other types of government financial help.

Most UK providers offer these deals to their eligible customers, so it’s worth checking if you can get one.

Learn more about broadband social tariffs and which providers sell them.

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  • Virgin Media
    Virgin Media M125 Ultrafast Fibre broadband only
    132
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £23.50
    a month
    no setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    18 month contract
    • £25 bill credit
    More info
  • Virgin Media
    Virgin Media M125 Ultrafast Fibre broadband only
    132
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £23.50
    a month
    no setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    18 month contract
    • £25 bill credit
    More info
  • Exclusive
    Vodafone
    Vodafone Fibre 2
    67
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £24.00
    a month
    no setup cost
    monthly cost will rise every April by £3
    24 month contract
    • £65 voucher
    More info
  • NOW Broadband
    NOW Broadband: Superfast
    61
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £23.00
    a month
    no setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    24 month contract
    More info
  • Onestream
    Onestream Fibre 80 Broadband
    67
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £19.00
    a month
    no setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    24 month contract
    • Router cost not included
    More info
  • Onestream
    Onestream Fibre 80 Broadband - 12 months
    67
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £22.00
    a month
    £9.95 setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    • Router cost not included
    More info
  • Onestream
    Onestream Fibre 40 Broadband
    38
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £18.00
    a month
    £4.95 setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    24 month contract
    • Router cost not included
    More info
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Fibre 1
    35
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £24.00
    a month
    no setup cost
    monthly cost will rise every April by £3
    24 month contract
    • £15 voucher
    More info
  • Onestream
    Onestream Fibre 40 Broadband - 12 months
    38
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £21.00
    a month
    £9.95 setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    • Router cost not included
    More info
  • Direct Save Telecom
    Direct Save Telecom Unlimited Broadband
    11
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £22.95
    a month
    no setup cost
    price may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    or call 0800 027 3933More info
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* Average speeds are based on the download speed available to at least 50% of customers with this product during peak time (8 to 10pm). Your actual speeds depend on factors like your connection type, area, time of day and distance from the telephone exchange.

§ Order before 8pm for next working day delivery. To find out more about delivery times, please check the provider site for more details.

Deals are subject to local availability and may not be available to existing customers. You can confirm availability and estimated speeds for your property on the provider’s website - this may be different to what we show.

Some providers may increase monthly costs each year during your contract, in line with the retail or consumer price index. Check their terms before signing up.

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Is a cheap broadband deal always the best deal?

A cheap broadband deal could save you a lot of money per year, but it will only be the best deal if it still gives you what you need.

Many of the cheapest broadband deals available are strong fibre broadband deals with good speeds and reliability. And very often, simply signing up to a different provider as a new customer will lower your monthly price.

It’s important to be aware that the cheapest broadband deals tend to exclude many premium add-ons—such as pay-TV or mobile phone services—but the quality of your service shouldn't budge.

Plus, while most won’t offer the fastest internet speeds available, they usually provide plenty of bandwidth for the average household. So with a low-cost deal, you should still be able to stream, game and scroll to your heart's content if you're a casual internet user.

The best way to find cheap broadband on Uswitch is to enter your postcode and address into our checker and sort the results above by cost (low to high).

Can I trust a cheap broadband deal?

Put simply, yes, you can. Not only can you trust cheap broadband (and the providers that offer it), but cheap deals are usually just as trustworthy as most of the higher-priced ones on the market. This is because they often use the same network as each other anyway so the connection quality will be just as good. 

However, with a cheap broadband deal, you will likely miss out on the extra perks you often get with a more comprehensive option. For example, more expensive deals often allow you to add a TV package or Wi-Fi boosters to your home to secure your internet coverage.   

If you need more information about what to expect from a broadband provider, then you can read our reviews of all the well-known providers on our broadband provider reviews page.

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Along with the main broadband providers, you can also opt for an alternative provider, known as an ‘altnet’. A huge amount of altnets have been popping up all over the country in recent years, providing a more reliable local full fibre broadband connection at a very competitive price compared to the bigger brands. 

Many cheap providers, including altnets, have some of the best ratings for broadband customer service and reliability. So you can know that many of these brands have your interests at heart, not just in their pricing. 

Examples of altnets include: 

You can learn more about saving money through an altnet by reading our altnet broadband providers guide.

Pros and cons of cheap broadband

There are many obvious benefits to choosing a cheap broadband package, especially while the cost of living remains so high. But, as with most products, you get what you pay for and must choose a service that matches your needs.

Pros

  • Low monthly prices

  • You can still get superfast part-fibre speeds

  • Simple broadband packages with no unnecessary bells and whistles

Cons

  • Usually offered by smaller providers with fewer services

  • Not a good option if your household needs internet speeds above 100Mbps

  • They don't usually include other services like TV

Can I get a low-income broadband deal?

If you receive Universal Credit or another type of financial support, you'll likely qualify for a social tariff, the cheapest broadband deal on the market.

Multiple well-known providers offer broadband social tariffs. They give you the same service as a normal broadband connection but for a heavily discounted price. Depending on the provider and speed you choose, they often cost between £12-20 per month.

If you're on one of these tariffs, you'll also avoid yearly mid-contract price increases, so it's absolutely a worthwhile option if you're looking to reduce your bills.

All this means checking whether your provider could move you onto a cheaper social tariff is essential. Depending on which one you opt for, it could help to cut your monthly broadband bill by £10-15.

Check if you're eligible for a broadband social tariff

Which are the cheapest internet providers?

A few of the major broadband providers in the UK offer relatively cheap Wi-Fi deals if you describe 'cheap' as any package under £25 a month.

Despite this, there will still be particular providers that offer more affordable broadband deals than others. And they don’t necessarily offer poorer service or lower-quality packages, either.

Providers that offer low-cost broadband plans include:

Plusnet

Plusnet often features some of the lowest-price internet deals on the market and is well-known for offering excellent customer service.

The provider is part of BT Group, which includes other telecoms brands, such as BT and EE. All three companies have annual price increases in their contract terms, which is worth considering before signing up. However, most cheap broadband providers also include some form of annual price hike, so this shouldn't necessarily be a reason to avoid Plusnet alone.

Plusnet's value was highlighted in our review of the provider:

"Plusnet’s monthly price is definitely worth the service I receive from it. Since I’m not looking for a jam-packed service with lots of additional features, Plusnet is very well priced for the needs I have."

- Ben Gallizzi, Uswitch senior content editor, from his Plusnet broadband review

TalkTalk

Another popular low-cost broadband provider is TalkTalk.

Just like Plusnet, TalkTalk keeps its monthly prices low and focuses on delivering good service, with technical and financial support where needed.

It also offers broadband, TV and home phone bundles for a single monthly fee. So, if you watch a lot of television and still use your landline, a 'triple-play' provider like TalkTalk will likely keep your bills down by providing all three services at once.

Vodafone

Mobile network Vodafone is fairly new to the broadband market, but it has entered it with full force thanks to its fairly low-cost broadband deals and attractive broadband speeds.

Vodafone often sells its superfast 67Mbps broadband deal for the same price as other providers' slowest deals - and sometimes even throws in gift cards worth tens of pounds for signing up.

NOW Broadband

Sky-owned TV and broadband provider NOW focuses on great value-for-money offers.

While its Wi-Fi services and TV bundles aren't as premium as Sky's, NOW makes up for it with some very low monthly prices. Plus, you can still access exclusive Sky content with its affordable TV add-ons.

Hyperoptic

Hyperoptic is a full fibre-only provider that mainly supplies broadband to flats and newly built houses. It's not widely available, but it makes up for that by offering ultrafast and gigabit broadband speeds for surprisingly low prices.

With Hyperoptic, you'll get access to 150Mbps, 500Mbps and even 1Gb fibre internet at prices that the major broadband providers don't even sink to for their slowest deals. It also doesn't include any mid-contract price increases for the entirety of your initial term.

So, if you can access Hyperoptic's network, you'll be able to get incredibly fast speeds for a very low monthly rate.

Gigaclear

Gigaclear is another full fibre provider that offers fast speeds for relatively low prices. It has less coverage across the UK than the bigger broadband providers, but if you can use its services, you'll have access to ultrafast speeds for under £20.

Community Fibre

Community Fibre is a full fibre provider based in London. And like its peers Hyperoptic and Gigaclear, it focuses on regional coverage, extremely fast speeds, and lower prices than most major broadband providers.

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Will I have to pay setup fees on a cheap Wi-Fi deal?

This depends on the provider and sometimes whether they are running a promotion or not. Some cheap broadband providers rarely charge setup fees in general, whereas others will offer free setup as part of a limited-time offer.

Our Uswitch tables display the setup fee for every broadband deal, so you’ll know immediately whether a deal you like has an upfront cost.

However, you might need to look out for an installation cost when signing up for a new provider. Most providers won’t need an engineer to install your connection because many providers use the same network.

If you need a new broadband line installed, you may be charged an additional fee for activating your broadband.

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Cheap broadband FAQs

Can I trust a cheap broadband provider?

Yes. Not only can you trust a cheap broadband provider, but these providers are some of the most trustworthy on the market.

Many cheap providers have some of the best customer ratings for customer service and reliability. So you can know that many of these brands have your interests at heart, not just in their pricing.

Why are some of the cheapest deals full fibre?

If you’ve seen some ultrafast full fibre deals on offer for very low monthly prices, it could be because they are supplied by an altnet provider.

These are small full fibre brands that own their own broadband network, rather than leasing a service from a big network like Openreach. This means they have lower business costs, so are able to offer ultrafast deals at surprisingly low prices compared to the big companies.

Learn all about altnet broadband providers with our guide.

What is the cheapest type of broadband?

ADSL broadband, also known as standard broadband, is usually the cheapest type of broadband available in the UK.

This offers average speeds of around 11Mbps - enough for basic web browsing and occasional streaming - though this may vary considerably depending on factors such as where your home is located.

Is the lowest-price broadband also the slowest?

While copper ADSL broadband is usually the lowest-priced broadband type on the market, you can still get a comparably low-cost fibre broadband deal without paying too much more. But with some providers, it's actually sometimes cheaper to go for a faster fibre deal.

Most of the lowest-priced broadband suppliers offer fibre broadband deals with superfast internet speeds of around £20 a month. That's only around £2 per month, more than the least expensive ADSL deals, which have much slower broadband speeds than fibre.

It's also worth remembering that more affordable broadband plans still jump up in price after your initial fixed-term contract ends. This means that if you're currently outside your fixed-term contract and still on an ADSL connection, you may even be able to get a lower-cost deal on a new fibre broadband package.

Is it less expensive to get Wi-Fi without a landline?

In most cases, no. Almost all of the cheapest broadband connections need a landline in order to connect to your home, and it's only faster connections that use different cables that don't require copper phone lines to work.

Many of the cheapest providers don’t need a copper phone line to connect to your home, but they aren’t as widely available as the more well-known suppliers. So if you’d like to explore your options, here’s all the ways you can get broadband without a landline.

You could save £163 if you switch broadband with Uswitch, according to our broadband sales data from August 2024. Find out how we calculated this savings figure.

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Written by Max Beckett, Broadband Expert
Updated on 9 December 2024