No upfront cost broadband deals: Key Takeaways
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Finding the best no upfront cost broadband deals
When you search for a deal on Broadband Genie, we help you easily find internet providers with no upfront cost.
We show a clear ‘set up cost’ on all packages.
Which broadband providers offer deals with no set-up fees?
Good news! It’s getting easier than ever to find broadband with no installation fee.
The following providers frequently offer broadband with free setup:
BT - Best for availability
BT rarely asks for a setup fee for homes that already have an active part-fibre or full fibre broadband line.
But you will need to pay a £30 fee for a new line if you don’t have one already.
If you’re signing up for a part-fibre deal (Fibre 1 or Fibre 2) and need a new phone line, it costs £140. Reconnections costs £70.
- 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
Sky Broadband - Best for broadband and TV bundles
Sky Broadband Full Fibre 150 is a great option for those making the leap to full fibre. You can often find it on our cheap deals page.
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£23 per month
Price may rise during contract
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- EE Broadband - Best for fast speeds
There’s regularly no setup fee on EE deals. This provider offers some of the speediest deals around, with download speeds up to 1.6Gbps.
- 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
- Plusnet - Best Broadband Provider 2025
With Plusnet broadband, you won't pay setup fees unless you need a new phone line. If you do, there's a charge of about £50.
- Speed: 145Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£22.99 per month
£26.99 from 31st March 2027
£30.99 from 31st March 2028
- Virgin Media - Best for larger families
There aren't usually set-up fees on Virgin Media deals, but new line installations may cost £35.
Looking for a bargain? Virgin Media M125 Fibre Broadband regularly has a low monthly price with a Bill Credit for new customers.
- Speed: 264Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£18.99 per month
£22.99 from 1st April 2027
£26.99 from 1st April 2028
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- Vodafone - Regular high-end rewards for new customers
Looking to upgrade your broadband connection to full fibre? Vodafone Full Fibre 150 is one of the best value deals to switch to. It often costs no more per month than the provider's part-fibre offering.
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£22 per month
£25.50 from 1st April 2027
£29 from 1st April 2028
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- Cuckoo - Best for short-term contracts
There are no set up fees on any Cuckoo broadband deals. There’s a choice of contract lengths available. These include flexible, rolling 30-day deals. Plus, you can enjoy symmetrical download and upload speeds.
- Speed: 900Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 12 months
£40 per month
Price may rise during contract
- Rebel Internet - Fixed price deals
Set-up fees are waived for 12-month and 24-month broadband contracts with Rebel. All packages have a fixed price promise. Your contract price won’t increase during the minimum agreement.
12-month deals are rare now, so this is a great option if you're in short-term accommodation.
- Speed: 74Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 12 months
£36 per month
Fixed price promise
Broadband and TV deals with no upfront costs
It’s easy to get a broadband and TV bundle without paying anything up front. Some of the top providers include Sky and Virgin Media. But you may have more choice, depending where you live.
You need a TV licence with all of these deals. This applies to anyone with access to live TV and streaming services, such as BBC iPlayer and Netflix.
All of these deals come with a set-top box.
- Speed: 74Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£43.99 per month
£49.99 from 31st March 2027
£55.99 from 31st March 2028
- Speed: 300Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£35 per month
Price may rise during contract
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The types of upfront fees you might have to pay
There are several types of upfront fees you'll find when signing up for a new broadband service.
To help you compare deals and avoid any surprises, Broadband Genie bundles them into one.
But if we break it down, upfront fees can include:
- Broadband set-up or activation fees
- Broadband installation costs (new lines and line reconnections)
- Router delivery
- TV box delivery
- First month’s payment upfront.
Things to look out for when ordering broadband with no setup fee
- Average download speed. A superfast speed of around 35Mb is our recommended minimum for any home. Full fibre is the best option for busier homes or if you tend to have multiple devices online at any one time.
Read our guide to broadband speeds for more help.
- Contract Length. Longer contracts usually have the lowest setup costs and monthly fees. Anything less than a 12-month contract may come with a high setup cost.
- Line installation. Is there already an active line or network box at your property? It’s likely cheaper to choose a provider that uses this instead of installing new equipment.
- Monthly charge. Read the full details carefully before you commit to a contract. Many broadband providers hike their prices every spring. This means you could be paying up to +£8 more per month near the end of your contract.
- Rewards. Free gifts such as vouchers, reward cards, or pre-paid Mastercards give you great value for money when switching. New offers come up every day, so check back often.
Pros and cons of broadband deals with no setup fee
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Frequently asked questions about broadband with no upfront fees
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Will I get a router with free installation broadband deals?
Almost all broadband deals come with a free router, and that includes deals with free setup.
If there’s a cost for the equipment, we’ll mention it in the offer details.
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Will I have to pay installation fees for full fibre?
It depends. Some providers waive these fees. Now is a great time to get full fibre broadband. Free installation is readily available, and deals are really competitive.
Switching broadband packages
It’s rare you have to fork out for anything upfront when you switch broadband providers. Broadband Genie makes it easy to find deals with no setup fees.
Add your postcode into our deals checker and switch today. You’ll find set-up costs clearly marked, making it easy to compare.