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95/100
Live UK comparison · August 2026
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Enter your postcode to instantly search over 468 deals. See what is available for your home. Save up to £3361 per year.
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On Universal Credit or Pension Credit? Social tariffs start at £12 a month.
Your new provider handles the switch. Find the best deal here, select the package and that is it. One Touch Switch covers home broadband and landline, so there is no need to contact your old provider.
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Switchers save up to £336 a year1 moving from an out of contract price onto a deal. 1£336 is our calculated savings figure for August 2026. It is the biggest like for like saving we found between a provider’s out of contract price and a deal you can buy through BroadbandSwitch, over twelve months, on the same speed and the same contract length. What you save depends on your address, what you pay now and the deal you choose. Find out in more detail how we calculate our savings figure. BroadbandSwitch is free to use, but we may receive a commission from the providers we refer you to. It never changes which deals we show you, or the order they appear in. Full disclosure. The deals available at your postcode are subject to local availability. The provider will confirm availability for your line.
How to switch broadband in three steps
Switching used to mean a phone call you dreaded. It does not any more. Since One Touch Switch went live on 12 September 2024, the new provider does the whole job for you.
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Check what is actually available at your address
Coverage changes street by street. The full fibre line that reaches your neighbour may not reach you yet, and the altnet nobody has heard of may be the fastest thing on your road. Put your postcode in and you will see what can genuinely be installed at your home, rather than a national list.
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Compare on what you pay across the whole contract
The headline monthly price is the least useful number on any broadband deal. Add the setup fee, add the mid contract rise that lands every April, and the cheapest looking deal often is not. We rank cheapest first on the real total, and we show you the working.
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Tell your new provider. That is the whole job.
You contact the new provider only. They arrange everything with your old supplier and close the old contract for you. You never make the cancellation call, and your old provider cannot charge you notice period fees running past your switch date.
- How long it takes One Touch Switch is designed to complete within one working day where the technology allows. Most switches land within a few days, and you get 14 days after ordering to change your mind free of charge.
- If it goes wrong, you are owed money automatically Ofcom's rates from 1 April 2026 are £6.46 a day for a delayed start, £10.34 a day for total loss of service and £32.31 for a missed engineer appointment. It is paid automatically. You do not have to claim it.
- One thing it does not cover TV only packages sit outside One Touch Switch. If your bundle includes TV, you will need to sort that part yourself. Worth knowing before you order rather than after.
Stop Overpaying for Broadband
Short, straight answers to the questions that decide your bill. 250,000+ views on YouTube as of August 2026, and new ones most weeks on SearchSwitchSave.
Stop Overpaying for Broadband
Ofcom found out of contract households pay £7.20 to £9.28 a month more than new customers on the same line. Roughly £100 a year for staying put.
You never have to call your old provider
One Touch Switch has been the law since September 2024. You contact the new provider only, and over 1.5 million UK households have already used it.
Cheaper broadband on Universal Credit
Social tariffs start at £12 a month. Over six million households qualify and fewer than one in ten have one. We earn no commission on these.
Gigabit is overkill for most homes
Most UK homes are comfortable on 50 to 150 Mbps. Yes, we are telling you to buy less. That is rather the point.
Your UK broadband, sorted
The whole site in under a minute: live deals ranked on real first year cost, five research reports, and the free tools.
Prefer to read? The three step guide above covers the same ground in about a minute.
Why we show you the cheapest deal first
Sorting is where a comparison site shows you what it really values. Results here are ordered by monthly cost, low to high, before you touch a single filter, and this section explains how we keep that honest. You can re-sort by speed, contract length or provider whenever you like, and the sort you choose is the sort you get.
Cheapest monthly price first, every time. Results are sorted by cost per month, low to high, by default. No popularity weighting, no house score, no sponsored ordering. The deal you see first is simply the one that costs least each month.
The monthly price is where we start, not where you should stop. We show the setup fee and any confirmed mid-contract rise on every deal, and our Total Contract Value calculator turns those into one full-term number. A deal that starts at £22 and rises mid-contract can be compared honestly against one that starts at £25 and does not.
We are paid by providers when you switch, never by you. Commission does not change which deals we show or the order they appear in, because the editorial side never sees the commission rates when the ranking is set.
Nobody makes us do this. Ofcom's accreditation criteria, in force since 30 April 2021, require accredited tools to show clearly how results are ranked and to offer sorting by price. Defaulting to the cheapest monthly price is our choice on top of that, and we would rather tell you than quietly not.
How we rank deals · Full commission disclosure · Editorial policy
What UK broadband actually costs in 2026
Five numbers worth knowing before you compare anything. All of them are Ofcom's, all of them are dated, and all of them are checkable. The full 2026 briefing.
£7.20
a month more, for staying put
Out of contract households pay £7.20 a month more on standalone broadband than a new customer taking the same service down the same line. It is £7.84 more on dual play and £9.28 more on triple play. Roughly £100 a year for doing nothing.
Ofcom, Pricing trends for communications services, 26 February 2026.
1 in 4
UK households are out of contract right now
About a quarter of UK fixed broadband customers have at least one service out of contract today. Not through carelessness. Nobody rings to tell you the discount has ended, and the price simply drifts up from the month it does.
Ofcom pricing and contract data, 2026.
82%
of UK homes can now get full fibre
Coverage has moved fast, and most new deals arrive with a modern router, better coverage across the house and stronger built in security. Plenty of people find they pay less and get a better connection at the same time.
Ofcom, Connected Nations Update Spring 2026, published 13 May 2026.
285 Mbps
average delivered, and most homes need far less
The average UK connection delivered 285 Mbps in July 2025, while the average household used 583 GB across the whole month. Three 4K streams, two video calls and a game running at once still lands under 100 Mbps. You are probably buying more speed than you use.
Ofcom, Connected Nations 2025, published 19 November 2025. Work out the speed you actually need.
£12
a month, if you are on Universal Credit or Pension Credit
Social tariffs start at £12 a month and you can move to one with your existing provider without paying an exit fee. Ofcom found 532,000 households on one in June 2025, which is 8.6% of those eligible, and in October 2025 70% of eligible households said they had never heard of them. Citizens Advice estimates more than £800 million a year goes unclaimed.
We earn no commission on social tariffs. We list them anyway, because they are the right answer for the people who qualify. Every verified social tariff.
Switching broadband, answered
The sixteen questions people actually ask before they switch. Short answers, no hedging.
How long does it take to switch broadband?
One Touch Switch is designed to complete within one working day where the technology allows. In practice most switches land within a few days. You pick the date when you order.
Will I be left without internet?
Usually not. Where both providers use the same network the changeover happens on the day, often within minutes. If there is a gap you are owed £10.34 a day under Ofcom's automatic compensation scheme, paid without you claiming.
Do I have to call my old provider?
No. Since 12 September 2024 you contact the new provider only. They close the old contract for you. There is no retentions call to sit through.
Will I have to pay an exit fee?
Only if you are still inside your minimum term. Your new provider has to tell you about any early exit fees before you commit. If your contract has ended, there is nothing to pay.
Can I switch mid contract?
Yes, but you may owe the remaining months. One exception worth knowing: you can move to a social tariff with your existing provider without an exit fee, whenever you qualify.
Will I need an engineer visit?
Only if the technology is changing, for example moving from copper to full fibre for the first time, or switching to or from Virgin Media's own network. Like for like switches are usually done remotely.
Will I need a new router?
Yes, in almost every case. Your new provider sends one, normally free. Most current routers are a real upgrade on a box that has been on a shelf for four years.
What do I do with my old router?
Check your contract. Some providers want it back and send a prepaid bag, and will charge you if it does not arrive. Others let you keep it.
Will I lose my email address?
If it ends in your provider's name, possibly. Some let you keep it for a fee, some for free, some not at all. Ask before you switch, and move anything important to an address you own.
Can I keep my landline number?
Usually yes, if you are staying at the same address and you ask for it when you order. Say so at the point of ordering rather than afterwards.
Do I still need a MAC code?
No. MAC codes were retired years ago. If a provider asks you for one, something has gone wrong.
Should I cancel my old broadband first?
No. Cancelling first can leave you without a connection and can complicate the switch. Order the new service and let your new provider handle it.
Can I change my mind after ordering?
Yes. You have 14 days from ordering to cancel free of charge.
What if I am moving house?
Different job, and worth getting right. Start about a month before you move. Moving home broadband guide.
Will my bill go up mid-contract?
Yes, most major UK providers apply an annual mid-contract price rise every April. Since 17 January 2025 those rises have to be set out in pounds and pence at the point of sale. Ofcom has banned inflation-linked CPI increases on new contracts.
What is a social tariff?
A discounted package, typically £12 to £25 a month, for households on means-tested benefits including Universal Credit and Pension Credit. Social tariffs are exempt from mid-contract rises and have no early termination charge. UK social tariffs.
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UK broadband, explained in 90 seconds
A friendly animated walk-through of how BroadbandSwitch.uk works. Pop in your postcode, see real deals at your address, filter by price, speed and contract, then choose your deal and switch online. Your new provider takes care of the awkward breakup with the old one under One Touch Switch, you plug in the new kit, and you're away.
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Six major UK providers, verified independently
Each provider in our directory carries a Directory Verification Score based on Companies House registration, ISPA membership, Ofcom complaint volumes, network ownership transparency and customer review consistency. This reflects directory verification only, not service quality at your address. For that, compare live deals at your postcode. Updated monthly.
Sky
Openreach reseller, TV bundles
Directory verified
90/100
Virgin Media
Cable + FTTP footprint
Directory verified
88/100
Vodafone
CityFibre + Openreach + 5G
Directory verified
87/100
Hyperoptic
Apartment-focused altnet
Directory verified
91/100
Community Fibre
London altnet, no price rises
Directory verified
92/100
Before you compare
Know exactly what you're getting now
Run a quick speed test before you switch. You'll see whether you're getting what you pay for, set a baseline for any compensation claim under Ofcom's Voluntary Code of Practice, and know which package speed to choose next. Most UK households are surprised by the result.
Both are free and neither needs a signup. Ours runs right here on BroadbandSwitch.uk.
Guides, explainers and UK broadband news
Editorially curated guidance on switching, contracts, social tariffs and the regulatory changes shaping UK broadband in 2026. Updated weekly.
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Broadband Safeguards for a Household Member with Dementia UK
Broadband safeguards for a household member with dementia UK: practical steps for safer Wi-Fi, switching, costs and reliable home connectivity choices.
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Broadband for Unpaid Carers UK Explained
Broadband for unpaid carers UK: compare total contract cost, social tariffs, speeds and switching steps, with practical checks for reliable home internet.
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Broadband for Telehealth and Connected Medical Devices UK
Broadband for telehealth and connected medical devices UK: compare reliable home broadband, understand Wi-Fi needs, costs, switching and installation.
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Upload Speed for Home Security Cameras and Video Doorbells
What upload speed UK security cameras and video doorbells actually need, taken from manufacturers' own UK pages, and how many your broadband line will really carry.
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Broadband for Landlords Running a House in Multiple Occupation
What HMO landlords may and must do about broadband: provider terms, what you can charge tenants, fire safety rules for cabling, and the protections you lose on business lines.
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Broadband for a Garden Office, Annexe or Outbuilding
Three ways to get broadband to a garden office or outbuilding, with the safety rule most guides miss and the Ofcom rule on outdoor Wi-Fi bands.
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What Is a Fair Usage Policy on Unlimited Broadband UK?
What is a fair usage policy on unlimited broadband UK? Learn when limits apply, what providers must explain and how to compare contracts fairly today.
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Broadband for Farms and Agricultural Properties UK
Compare broadband for farms and agricultural properties UK by exact address. Check technology, total contract cost, setup fees and switching steps clearly.
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Broadband for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers UK
Compare broadband for deaf and hard of hearing customers UK with clear pricing, accessible support checks and a postcode based choice before you switch.
