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	Hardware	Monthly price	Contract	Speed Download speeds are supplied to us by the broadband providers, and Ofcom's guidelines state any maximum speed quoted must be available to at least 10% of subscribers. Actual speeds will vary depending on your location, so you should do a postcode check on the broadband provider's website to find out your likely speed	Downloads 'UNLIMITED downloads' means there are no monthly usage caps, service restrictions or additional charges for data use. There may be some form of traffic management policy in place - check the broadband provider's webisite for details	Effective cost The average theoretical monthly cost after adding in the setup cost and then deducting any special offers or discounted months. If the contract length is less than a year we assume you keep the package for a year. For comparison guidance, hope it helps!
Sponsored link	69% approval 281 reviews	12 months half price Unlimited Broadband only £5/mth Totally unlimited broadband Inclusive evening/weekend UK landline calls (+£12.25 line rental) FREE £25 M&S voucher - online orders only					Go
1	61% approval 317 reviews	£7.25/mth(normal monthly cost £14.50)	12 months	14Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED(restrictions apply)	£7.25/mth	Go 0800 049 7866
	TalkTalk Plus	Offer (Ends TODAY): FREE £25 Tesco voucher plus 12 months HALF PRICE broadband plus FREE connection OR £50 off installation if you need a new line Phone: Unlimited anytime calls to UK landlines (+ £14.50/mth line rental, or £9.50/mth if you pay 1 year in advance) Extras: HomeSafe online security package (parental controls, anti-virus and time specific website filtering) plus free wireless router, free technical & customer support.
2	69% approval 281 reviews	£5/mth(normal monthly price £10/mth)	12 months	14Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED	£5/mth	Go
	Broadband Unlimited with Talk Freetime	Offer: FREE £25 M&S voucher ONLINE ORDERS ONLY FREE 12 months HALF PRICE broadband ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Phone: Inclusive evening and weekend UK landline calls including 0870 numbers and 20 international destinations (+ £12.25/mth line rental) Extras: Unlimited Wi-Fi access from The Cloud, free wireless router, 12-month trial of McAfee Security software plus 24/7 technical support
3	69% approval 286 reviews	£26/mth£20 for 3 months	18 months	76Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED	£25/mth	Go
	Unlimited Broadband and Evening/Weekend Calls with BT Infinity broadband	Offer (Ends 05 Jul): £25 Sainsburys voucher Phone: Inclusive evening (7pm - 7am) & weekend UK landline calls including 0870 numbers (+ £14.60/mth line rental, or £10.75/mth if you pay 1 year in advance). No connection fee if you need a new line. Extras: BT Home Hub, advanced security package plus unlimited WiFi
4	75% approval 808 reviews	£22.50/mth£17.50 for 3 months	12 months	30Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED(restrictions apply)	£23.75/mth	Go
	Virgin up to 30MB Broadband (without a Virgin phone line)	Offer (Ends TODAY): £20 credit on your bill Extras: Free Virgin Media Super Hub (wireless 'N' technology, DOCSIS3, up to 4 wired and 4 wireless connections) Setup fee of £29.95 applies
5	12 reviews	£8.99/mth	18 months	Undisclosed	100 GBper month(fair use policy)	£8.99/mth	Go 0800 036 0320
	Primus Max Phone + Broadband	Phone: Free evening/weekend UK calls (+ £12.79 line rental) Extras: Free wireless router.
6	75% approval 808 reviews	£27.50/mth£22.50 for 3 months	12 months	60Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED(restrictions apply)	£28.75/mth	Go
	Virgin up to 60MB Broadband (without a Virgin phone line)	Offer (Ends TODAY): £20 credit on your bill Extras: Free Virgin Media Super Hub (wireless 'N' technology, DOCSIS3, up to 4 wired and 4 wireless connections) Setup fee of £29.95 applies
7	61% approval 317 reviews	£3.25/mth(normal monthly cost £6.50)	12 months	14Mbmax speed	40 GBper month	£3.25/mth	Go 0800 049 7866
	TalkTalk Essentials	Offer (Ends TODAY): FREE £25 Tesco voucher plus 12 months HALF PRICE broadband plus FREE connection OR £50 off installation if you need a new line Phone: Unlimited evening and weekend calls to UK landlines (+ £14.50/mth line rental, or £9.50/mth if you pay 1 year in advance) Extras: HomeSafe online security package (parental controls, anti-virus and time specific website filtering) plus free wireless router. Add Download Boost 80GB + £5/mth.
8	69% approval 286 reviews	£38.50/mth£32.50 for 3 months	18 months	76Mbmax speed	UNLIMITED	£39.72/mth	Go
	TV Unlimited + Unlimited Broadband + Evening & Weekend Calls with BT Infinity broadband:	Offer (Ends 05 Jul): £25 Sainsburys voucher TV: 12 month TV contract. NEW 500GB Vision+ box, pause/rewind/record live TV, unlimited on-demand content, 70 Freeview channels, Catch-up TV (BBC/ITV/C4), BBC iPlayer, ESPN. + Sky Sports from £12.90/mth Phone: Inclusive evening (7pm - 7am) & weekend UK landline calls including 0870 numbers (+ £14.60/mth line rental, or £10.75/mth if you pay 1 year in advance). No connection fee if you need a new line. Extras: Fibre optic broadband, BT Home Hub, advanced security package plus unlimited WiFi. Setup fee of £40 applies
9	77% approval 190 reviews	£11.49/mth	1 month	16Mbmax speed	60 GBper month	£13.57/mth	Go
	Extra Broadband (no annual contract)	Extras: Only 10 days notice required to end your contract. 24/7 support, free usage between midnight-8am. Additional charge for a router if you need one (£20 wired router or £40 wireless router). Setup fee of £25 applies
10	69% approval 286 reviews	£18/mth£9 for 3 months	18 months	38Mbmax speed	40 GBper month	£16.50/mth	Go
	More Broadband and Evening/Weekend Calls with BT Infinity broadband	Offer (Ends 05 Jul): £25 Sainsburys voucher Phone: Inclusive evening (7pm - 7am) & weekend UK landline calls including 0870 numbers (+ £14.60/mth line rental, or £10.75/mth if you pay 1 year in advance). No connection fee if you need a new line. Extras: Fibre optic broadband, BT Home Hub, advanced security package plus unlimited WiFi

Broadband UK: buyers’ guide

The quality and range of UK broadband products has never been better than it is right now, with a wealth of best deals and offers along with the cheapest prices we’ve ever seen. However, with endless cheap broadband internet deals in circulation it can often be a little tricky to pin down the best deal or offer for your needs.

That’s where a site such as this one comes in, as it allows you to compare all of the offers in the UK before you buy. Having a one stop shop for broadband UK means that you can quickly and easily search through the packages from the likes of Virgin Media, BT, O2, Sky and TalkTalk. In fact, you’ll find that all major, and most minor, UK broadband providers are included in our comparison tables and so an internet package is never far away. What’s more, we have a wealth of customer reviews to read up on too, which should also point you in the right direction of the best broadband UK options.

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Best UK broadband: the options

With the help of our comparison tables you’ll find that it’s very straightforward to search for the best UK broadband deals. There is a whole host of tools within this very site that will enable you to check key areas of any offer or package that you like the look of. For example, you’ll want to take a look at contract lengths and the terms and conditions for any UK broadband comparison that you’re carrying out.

You’ll also need to take into account that broadband in UK towns and cities varies depending on which provider is available in that area. The same goes for more rural locations too. For example, if you’re carrying out a broadband UK comparison for just cable services then you’ll be limited to Virgin Media as they are the only company that offers this range of products. What’s more, they’re not available everywhere either. So you’ll need to check this when you compare.

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Broadband UK: search for it

Alongside finding what products and services are available in the vicinity of where you live, you’ll also want to check other internet essentials. Speed of service, for example, is one area where you should use our online tools and speed checking options in order to get an overview of what you can expect from any deal or offer that you’re interested in.

Remember too that generally speaking, the faster the broadband then the more you’ll need to pay. In that respect, if you’re looking at broadband UK options then it’s a good idea to first give yourself an idea of just how much you’ll be using any internet package that you’re interested in.

After all, there’s little point in signing up for an expensive high-end contract of you’re only a casual user of online services. If you dip into email or browse the web on an occasional basis then a basic deal or offer will fit the bill. Alternatively, if you’re a heavyweight broadband user then a more beefy package will suit your needs.

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Best UK broadband: the deals

It’s also crucial to keep a realistic eye on what represent the best deals from UK broadband providers. You’ll generally find that when you search the comparison tables, they will all offer special offers on products that you might want to buy. Generally, ISP’s will throw in all sorts of added incentives to entice you into signing on the dotted line.

Lookout for the likes of free hardware and software with UK broadband deals. You may also get a free installation and engineer visit too. If you’re not sure what is going to be best for your needs when looking at broadband UK options, then pay a visit to the customer reviews area. Inside here you’ll be able to see what other people tend to go for and if the various products and services match your needs too. You’ll need to consider if you really need that superfast broadband, or if a less powerful and cheaper package will do the job just as well.

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UK broadband: added extras

Many of the UK broadband providers also have money saving deals that amalgamate a whole host of their products and services. For example, you may find it more cost effective to sign up with an ISP for a bundle deal. This is a scenario where the internet service provider adds together broadband internet, phone line and also TV services too. You can often mix and match these different services from UK broadband providers, so that you get a package that is tailored to your own needs.

The added benefit with going down this route is that alongside saving you money by bundling, you’ll also get a more simplified billing setup. Having all of your services under one roof, so to speak, will mean that it's much easier to keep track of what you’re spending on your UK broadband products. At the same time, it’s also likely that this will simplify things if you need to end a contract, change it, or add on extra products and services that weren’t included when you first signed up.

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Broadband UK: points to note

Another area of broadband internet that many people tend to overlook is that of the download allowances that come with any of the packages that are displayed on this site. If you head to our comparison tables then on the right-hand side of the page, there’s a handy Downloads listing that will give you an overview of the limits in any package or deal that you like the look of.

If you’re a lightweight internet user then this isn’t so important, but if you’re online a lot and want to spend time downloading content including movies and music, as well as streaming live TV, then it’s likely you’ll want to keep an eye on the download allowances that are included in any offer. If you sign up for any of the UK broadband deals that don’t offer enough of a quota to cover your needs then you may find that you get penalised for overstepping the limits. Naturally, you’ll probably spend a little more on the deal or offer if you need larger quotas, but it’s better to check all of this before you sign a contract.

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UK broadband performance

While it’s safe to say that broadband internet here in the UK continues to improve, thanks mainly to ISP’s upgrading their networks, some services might be better for your needs than others. If you’d like to get an idea of who is currently doing particularly well in the best broadband UK stakes then it’s a good idea to take a look at our Awards pages too. Click on this link and you’ll be able to see which providers have been doing the best. It’s important to also remember though that some UK broadband deals are better for some people than others.

For example, if someone wants to play a lot of games online then it’s very likely they’ll need a faster package that comes bundled with lots of bandwidth. There are UK broadband providers who tailor packages precisely for this kind of need. Conversely, a package like that isn’t going to be much use to someone who only dips into their broadband occasionally.

This is where reading many of the customer reviews can help you decide which deal or offer is going to be more suitable for your requirements. By carrying out a comparison of UK broadband providers and then adding what you’ve read in the reviews section to your research then it’s likely you’ll be able to pick a deal or offer that is perfectly suited to your home internet requirements.

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Broadband UK: the small print

As with any deal though, remember that you should not only take time to compare and contrast the various options, but afterwards you should click through on the deals that you’ve been looking at to read the terms and conditions. Some special offers are time limited, meaning that you may, for example, get a cheaper price on your broadband internet, but this might only last for a few months. Bear in mind that the price may then revert back to its original costing.

However, factors such as this should all be clearly spelled out in the terms and conditions of any of the UK broadband deals, so it’s well worth spending some time doing your homework. It’s often tricky or expensive to come back out of a contract once you’ve signed on the dotted line, so the more effective your research using the comparison tables then the more likely it is that you’ll get the right deal.

Comparing all of the available broadband internet options will also give you a great overview of what’s available, including the contracts, their length, the speed and download quotas that come with any given deal or offer. Some packages might be only available for a specific period of time, but the good thing with using a comparison site such as this one, is that you can be sure another good deal will be along soon.

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