All about TalkTalk
TalkTalk offers good value broadband deals with strong availability across most of the UK. We think it's a smart choice if you want full fibre speeds at a lower monthly price.
It comes with the choice to add landline calls. You also have the option of including a flexible and affordable TV service.
It also has a shorter contract length than many other major broadband providers.
Here's the best TalkTalk deal right now:
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£39.95 per month
£43.95 from 1st April 2027
TalkTalk new customer deals
Our easy postcode checker allows you to view all the TalkTalk packages available at your home.
You can often snap up a gift card when you switch to TalkTalk.
All the deals on Broadband Genie are available to new customers only. If you’re an existing customer, you can find more information in our page: ‘TalkTalk deals for existing customers’.
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TalkTalk broadband speeds and types
TalkTalk offers different broadband only packages. You can add flexible landline add-ons, as well as a TalkTalk TV streaming box.
- TalkTalk Fibre 35
- Download speed: 38Mb
- Upload speed: 9Mb
This is the entry-level TalkTalk fibre service. You may find you can sign up a faster TalkTalk Fibre 65 for a similar price.
This is our recommended minimum broadband speed.
It’s speedy enough for an individual or a small home. But it may struggle if you’ve got a busier home where everyone is trying to stream video or download at the same time.
- TalkTalk Fibre 65
- Download speed: 67Mb
- Upload speed: 19.5Mb
Fibre 65 is the fastest TalkTalk service available to most homes. It’s a part-fibre broadband package so you will need access to a fixed phone line.
You should be able to connect 5+ devices with little bother.
- TalkTalk Full Fibre 150 - Editor's Choice: Best Value
- Download speed: 152Mb
- Upload speed: 30Mb
If your home network has been upgraded to full fibre (FTTP), we recommend you future-proof yourself and opt for TalkTalk Fibre 150. This kind of speed can cope with multiple high-definition video streams and allows you to download large files quickly.
You can connect up to 128 devices to a connection of this speed.
- TalkTalk Full Fibre 500
- Download speed: 525Mb
- Upload speed: 72Mb
A good option for busy households with five or more people online at the same time. This speed will be good enough for everyone to stream high definition video at the same time. It’s good for 4K viewing and gamers.
- TalkTalk Fibre Full Fibre 900
- Download speed: 925Mb
- Upload speed: 110Mb
If you’re able to sign up to full fibre speeds, ask yourself whether you need the most expensive package. Full Fibre 900 is good for large, busy homes.
You’ll find it handy if you often have multiple devices streaming in UHD. Or if you regularly have a few people carrying out video calls or playing games at the same time.
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What is 'Full Fibre' broadband?
You may see Full Fibre called ‘Fibre To The Premises’, ‘Fibre To The Home’, ‘FTTP’ or ‘FTTH’
A full fibre service doesn’t use older copper cabling at all.
It’s amazing the difference in speed this small data journey can have. With full-fibre broadband you can expect to receive speeds of 1Gb+.
Not all homes in the UK have access to a full fibre service yet.
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To help you understand how fast the different TalkTalk broadband packages are, here are some examples of approximately how long it would take to download the feature film ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ in 1080p (HD) (5.85GB).
| TalkTalk Broadband Package | Download Time |
|---|---|
| TalkTalk Fibre 35 | 20 mins 31 secs |
| TalkTalk Fibre 65 | 11 mins 38 secs |
| TalkTalk Full Fibre 150 | 5 mins 7 secs |
| TalkTalk Full Fibre 500 | 1 min 29 secs |
| TalkTalk Full Fibre 900 | 50 seconds |
Can I get full fibre broadband from TalkTalk?
Not everyone can get full fibre broadband yet. At the time of writing, only around 60% of homes can get a full fibre service with an Openreach provider. But that figure is rising all the time.
The first step to buying any broadband service is to check availability in your area with a postcode check. Something you can do right here on Broadband Genie.
If you’re not seeing TalkTalk full fibre deals just yet, you can put your postcode into the Openreach fibre checker. Select ‘Keep me updated’ and enter your details to receive announcements on new full fibre developments.
Bundling Options
TalkTalk TV and Broadband
For an extra £5 per month, you can sign up to receive the 4k Ultra HD TalkTalk TV hub on selected full fibre packages.
This streaming box gives access to over 70 Freeview channels, as well as streaming apps such as Amazon Prime and Disney+. Subscriptions will cost extra.
The TV service is always available as an add-on.
TalkTalk broadband with phone calls
TalkTalk packages don’t come with inclusive calls as standard.
Call boosts are available for an extra monthly price.
These are on a rolling 1-month contract, so you can cancel easily if you find you’re not using your phone.
The call bundles could save you money, especially if you use your phone for international calls.
- Unlimited UK Calls: unlimited calls to UK landlines and mobiles at any time.
- UK Evening & Weekend Calls: unlimited UK calls from 7pm on weekdays and all day at the weekend (for the first 60 minutes)
- International Max: 1500 inclusive minutes to landlines and mobiles in 55 countries, plus discount rates on all other calls.
You can add or remove call boosts from your package at any time.
Those on a full fibre connection will make calls using digital voice rather than use a traditional phone line.
The TalkTalk Digital Voice mobile app allows you to make and receive calls using your landline number on your mobile phone.
Is TalkTalk good?
TalkTalk customers seem fairly happy with their home broadband service. According to the results of our 2025 Best Broadband Provider Awards, with a 74% satisfaction rate for speed performance.
Frequently Asked Questions about TalkTalk
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Do you need a landline for TalkTalk?
Full Fibre packages don’t need a landline. But if a postcode search shows you can only sign up to either Fibre 65 or Fibre 35, you will need access to a fixed phone line.
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Does TalkTalk offer deals for existing customers?
Comparison sites don’t usually list deals for existing customers. We strongly recommend you switch broadband providers to get the best offers and cut down on your bills.
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Do I need an engineer to install TalkTalk fibre?
If you’re signing up to a full fibre deal for the first time, it’s likely you will need an engineer visit. You probably won’t for Fibre 65 or Fibre 35.
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Does TalkTalk raise its prices mid-contract?
Yes. Expect a £4 per month increase on your TalkTalk bill every April. Customers who switch to TalkTalk in March 2026 will have this year's price hike waived.
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Does TalkTalk do pensioners discount?
TalkTalk doesn’t offer a social tariff. Some providers do offer discounted broadband packages for customers on Pension Credit. These include BT, EE, Sky Broadband, Vodafone, YouFibre and Plusnet.
Find out more in our guide to broadband on benefits.
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How good is the TalkTalk Wi-Fi router?
TalkTalk Wi-Fi routers are easy to use and offer reliable connectivity.
Although you're free to use third-party devices with TalkTalk, it's highly unlikely you'll need to, especially if you're on a full fibre deal.
As a bonus, the Amazon Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 will work with Alexa and smart home devices. These routers also use the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology. This is capable of 500Mb download speeds, and can connect 75 devices at once.
For more information on TalkTalk hubs, including full specifications, you can read our full TalkTalk router round-up.
Switching to TalkTalk
Changing providers and moving to TalkTalk is easy. One Touch Switch means when you complete the checkout on a deal, TalkTalk will get in touch and cancel any existing provider.
During the checkout, you will need to let TalkTalk know who your current provider is.
If you’re still in contract, and you choose to switch early, you will need to pay an early termination fee. This can end up being expensive.
Read our guide ‘how to switch broadband and get an amazing deal’ for more hints and tricks. Learn how to save money and upgrade your home's internet connection with little fuss.
Ready to switch? Check and compare the deals available at your home today: