Beat The Broadband Price Rises
Most broadband providers increase their prices every year - usually on 31 March or 1 April. That means your monthly bill could be about to go up.
The good news? Right now is one of the best times of year to switch. For the third year running, many providers have waived that year's price rise for new customers.
Check what deals are available at your address below using our postcode checker.
Why March is the best time to switch
Spring has become 'Switching Season' for broadband.
Here's why:
- Providers compete hard for new customers before price hikes land
- Some waive the upcoming increase entirely
- New deals often launch ahead of April
- Rewards and gift card tend to peak
By switching at the right time, you may only face one price rise during your minimum term instead of two, which can lead to real long-term savings.
Keep scrolling to explore some of our highlighted broadband deals. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can use our full broadband deals checker to find the best options available at your address.
- Speed: 900Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£31.99 per month
£35.99 from 31st March 2027
£39.99 from 31st March 2028
- Speed: 516Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£21.99 per month
£25.99 from 1st April 2027
£29.99 from 1st April 2028
- Speed: 500Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£29.99 per month
£33.99 from 31st March 2027
£37.99 from 31st March 2028
- Speed: 1.1Gb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£24.99 per month
£28.99 from 1st April 2027
£32.99 from 1st April 2028
- Speed: 74Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£24.99 per month
£28.99 from 31st March 2027
£32.99 from 31st March 2028
Why do broadband prices go up every spring?
Under Ofcom rules, providers must now clearly state annual price increases in pounds and pence when you sign up.
But there's no cap on how much they can add.
Major providers that apply annual increases include:
- BT
- Sky
- Virgin Media
- TalkTalk
- Plusnet
- Vodafone
If you're mid-contract, you'll usually have to absorb the rise.
If you're out of contract - or close it, this is your window to move.
What if I'm still in contract?
If you're still in your mimimum term, switching early can mean paying exit fees.
However:
- Some providers now offer switching credit to cover cancellation fees
- You could still save long term if your current deal is expensive
- Price-freeze deals may offset early charges
It's worth checking the numbers before assuming you can't switch.
How to beat the price rise
1. Check when your contract ends
2. Compare current deals at your postcode
3. Look for price-freeze offers or strong rewards
4. Switch before annual increases take effect.
It only takes a few minutes to see what you could save.
Don't wait for the letter telling you your bill is going up. The time to switch is now!