Broadband deals
Finding the best broadband deal can be a bit of a minefield because there are so many options. Do you go for fibre broadband? Can you get 200Mbps cable broadband? Are you best off sticking with ADSL? Whatever service you currently have, we reckon we can get you a great broadband deal. It's important to bear in mind who your current phone provider is - do you already have Sky TV and phone, for example. Or a BT line? The easiest option could be to get Sky Fibre or BT Infinity respectively – or you could make a significant saving by signing up with someone completely different for both your phone and broadband (and you can even save more money by bolting on TV with Virgin, Sky or BT, too). Note that TalkTalk is planning to scrap separate line rental charges, so other providers could also follow suit in the coming months. When applying for new broadband deals, make sure you're not already signed up to a contract you can't get out of – most broadband contracts are on 12 or 18 month terms. Now let's get to the best broadband deals!
The best Broadband deals in May 2016
This is where we show you the very best broadband deals we've found this month – sorted by type of service as well as our overall favourite deal. Underneath you'll find the best three broadband deals for each of the main providers, sorted by fibre, ADSL and price.
TalkTalk Simply Broadband plus £100 Love2Shop Voucher | Unlimited | ADSL | 18 month contract | £17.70 line rental | Free monthly
Yes, this really is NOTHING per month for the whole of the 18 month contract – all you need to do is pay the £17.70 phone line rental each month. A pretty awesome deal, don't you think? For an extra £5 you can also get anytime UK landline and mobile calls. A free TalkTalk Super Router runs the show. Total cost per month is £17.70. (Love2Shop voucher has now expired).
View this deal: on the TalkTalk website
Virgin Media Super 50 with 1 year at £8 | Unlimited | Fibre optic | 18 month contract | £17.99 line rental | £19 monthly
A stunning deal for the first 12 months as you'll only be paying £8 for your broadband (plus line rental). You'll also get Virgin's Hub 3.0 to dish out the lovely 50Mbps of fibre speed to all your devices. The only disadvantages are that it's only available in cable areas (that's the disadvantage with Virgin's fibre deals full stop) and a £9.99 activation fee applies. Total cost per month is £36.99 (£25.99 for the first year)
View this deal: on the Virgin website
Unlimited EE Broadband and Calls | Unlimited | ADSL | 12 month contract | £15.75 line rental if paid upfront | £1 monthly
This one is a cracker, too. £1 a month plus line rental. There is a slight catch; to get the best deal you'll need to pay the £15.75 per month line rental up front. That's £189 when you sign the contract and then £1 each month for the year. Even though you're effectively paying in advance, it's cheap for a year's broadband as we're sure you'd agree. Existing EE phone customers also get more mobile data as part of your package (usually 10GB per month). Total cost per month is £16.75 providing you pay the £189 line rental up front.
View this deal: on the EE website
The best BT Broadband deals:
Whether you want standard BT Broadband or BT Infinity fibre, the UK's largest provider has some cracking deals
1. BT Broadband | Unlimited | ADSL | 12 month contract | £17.99 line rental | £5.99 monthly
This is the best BT broadband deal - providing you just want standard ADSL and not fibre. Even though this is 'standard' broadband, you still get up to 17Mbps down your pipe depending on where your home is relative to the exchange. That's plenty of bandwidth for streaming, gaming and more. You'll also get the rather excellent BT Home Hub 4 to run your home network (though we must confess we prefer the BT Home Hub 5 you get with the fibre deals). Total cost per month is £23.98
View this deal: on the BT website
2. BT Infinity 1 | Unlimited | Fibre optic | 12 month contract | £17.99 line rental | £10.99 monthly
The best value BT fibre deal around - not only do you get the mega-quick BT Infinity with this deal – up to 52Mbps of fibre loveliness that will make your home network sing – but you'll also get the 802.11ac-capable BT Home Hub 5 for maximum network performance. There's a £49 Infinity activation fee with this deal. Total cost per month is £28.98
View this deal: on the BT website
3. BT Infinity 2 | Unlimited | Fibre optic | 12 month contract | £17.99 line rental | £25 monthly
If you really do want the very best speed (but don't live in a Virgin Media cabled area), then BT's top-speed deal boasts up to 76Mbps broadband. If you've not got fibre already, you won't believe how quick your internet is when you get it. Incredible. There's a £49 Infinity activation fee with this deal. Total cost per month is £42.99
View this deal: on the BT website
The best Sky and Sky Fibre Broadband deals
Whether you're already a Sky customer or not, there are some rather good bargains to be found by choosing Sky
1. New to Sky deal – free for 1 year with £100 M&S voucher | Unlimited | ADSL | 12 month contract | £17.40 line rental | £10 monthly
Unbeatable on price, this cracking deal for Sky Broadband Unlimited is designed to hook in new customers with an £100 Marks and Spencer voucher plus completely free broadband for the first year, although line rental is still payable. You'll also get a Sky hub. If you already have Sky, then check out the next deal below. Total cost per month is £27.40 (£17.40 for first year)
View this deal: on the Sky website
2. Existing Sky customer deal – free for 1 year | Unlimited | ADSL | 12 month contract | £17.40 line rental | £10 monthly
If you're an existing Sky customer, you can also get a great deal on broadband which sees you get one year's free broadband – line rental fees still apply. If you are joining Sky TV with Sky Q, then you are eligible for different Sky Q discounts instead. New Sky customer? Then check out the deal above, which is awesome. Total cost per month is £27.40 (£17.40 for first year)
View this deal: on the Sky website
3. Sky Fibre Unlimited – £10 for 1 year | Unlimited | Fibre | 12 month contract | £17.40 line rental | £20 monthly
If you want to go with Sky but want to have unlimited downloads then check this out. The standard Sky Fibre deal comes with a 25GB limit. But why be so constrained? This Sky Fibre Unlimited deal lets you do what you want. It's also half price for the first year - £10 instead of £20 per month. Total cost per month is £37.40 (£27.40 for first year)
View this deal: on the Sky website
The best Virgin Media cable broadband deals:
Got Virgin Media in your area? Then you'll want one of these
1. Super 50 with 1 year at £8 | Unlimited | Fibre optic | 18 month contract | £17.99 line rental | £19 monthly
This Super 50 (50Mbps speed) fibre offering is available in cable areas and it's a great deal for the first 12 months as you'll only be paying £8 for your broadband (plus line rental for your phone line). You'll also get a Virgin's Hub 3.0. A £9.99 activation fee applies. Total cost per month is £36.99 (£25.99 for the first year)
View this deal: on the Virgin website
2. Vivid 100 with 1 year at £13 | Unlimited | Fibre optic | 18 month contract | £17.99 line rental | £24 monthly
Again only available in cable areas, this 100Mbps offering will spoil you with speed and is ideal for . Again you get the first 12 months for a reduced rate of £13 plus line rental for your phone line. You'll also get a Virgin's Hub 3.0 and a £9.99 activation fee applies. Total cost per month is £41.99 (£30.99 for the first year)
View this deal: on the Virgin website
3. Vivid 200 with 1 year at £21 | Unlimited | Fibre optic | 18 month contract | £17.99 line rental | £32 monthly
Think what you could do with 200Mbps. Yes, it's the UK's fastest broadband, especially for those houses with large numbers of devices (ideal for student properties). You do need to pay the line rental for your phone line as well as the £32 per month fee, but then it is £21 per month for the first year. You'll also get a Virgin's Hub 3.0 and a £9.99 activation fee applies. Don't forget, it's cabled areas only. Total cost per month is £49.99 (£38.99 for the first year)
View this deal: on the Virgin website
The best broadband deals from the smaller names:
Bored of the same old names? Then check out the best deals from EE, TalkTalk and Plusnet...
1. Unlimited EE Broadband and Calls | Unlimited | ADSL | 12 month contract | £15.75 line rental if paid upfront | £1 monthly
Yes, you read that right. £1 a month plus line rental. Now, the line rental is £15.75 if you pay for 12 months up front (that's £189), otherwise it is £17.50 (so definitely worth it). If you're an existing EE phone customer you can also get more mobile data as part of your package (usually 10GB per month). Total cost per month is £16.75 providing you pay the £189 line rental up front.
View this deal: on the EE website
2. TalkTalk Simply Broadband plus £100 Love2Shop Voucher | Unlimited | ADSL | 18 month contract | £17.70 line rental | Free monthly
Another stunning deal. NOTHING per month for the whole of the 18 month contract providing you pay the £17.70 phone line rental. You get a TalkTalk Super Router plus for an extra £5 you can also get anytime UK landline and mobile calls. Total cost per month is £17.70.
View this deal: on the TalkTalk website
3. Plusnet Unlimited Fibre – Free for 6 months | Unlimited | Fibre | 18 month contract | £16.99 line rental | £14.99 monthly
Plusnet's fibre deal is impressive with six months free subs provided you pay the £16.99 line renatl on an 18 month contract. It isn't as fast as BT's standard Infinity fibre at 38Mb, but we bet you won't notice the difference. You can also upgrade the phone package with evening and weekend calls for a mere £3. Total cost per month is £31.98 (£16.99 for the first six months)
View this deal: on the Plusnet website
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