The cheapest broadband deal will vary from week to week, as providers update their latest deals and offer different discounts and promotions throughout the year.
Simply sort the results above by Cost (low to high) to see the most affordable Wi-Fi deals available on Uswitch. Just keep in mind that the best broadband deals aren’t always the least costly ones — your priority should be to find a deal that’s right for your needs.
Aside from just changing the monthly price, there are many ways providers make their Wi-Fi deals less expensive.
Extras and bill credits
It’s important to look beyond monthly prices — many providers will often throw in extras, such as vouchers, gift cards and bill credits that can bring the overall cost down.
For example, a cheap broadband deal could cost £20 a month for a 12-month contract, but if it comes with a £50 voucher or reward card to spend as well, this effectively works out to £15.83 a month. That’s quite a saving.
Bundle offers
If you also pay separate bills for other services like digital TV or a mobile phone contract, a low price broadband deal could also be a bundle that offers a group of services for a single monthly price.
If that total costs you less than your separate bills put together, it might work out less expensive to group them together under one provider.
Contract terms
Remember to compare the length of the contract and if the provider guarantees no price rises during the minimum term.
A cheap broadband deal with a longer contract and a guarantee of no price rises will save you more in the long-term. A shorter contract may sound better, but monthly prices might be higher than what you’re comfortable with, and your bill could increase significantly once the contract term is over.
This is why it pays to compare low-cost broadband deals to see what the total cost will be, factoring in setup fees and any other discounts or special offers.
Low income broadband deals
If you receive Universal Credit or another type of government-funded financial support, you might be able to qualify for a significantly low-priced broadband deal.
Some providers offer affordable Wi-Fi deals with prices from just £5 per month, so you could benefit from good broadband speeds for a much lower price.
Take a look at our guide on broadband deals for low income families to see if you are eligible for one.
Which are the cheapest broadband providers?
Each of the major broadband providers in the UK have relatively deals on offer. In most cases, this is for their standard ADSL broadband packages, which provide you with basic internet access for prices as low as £18.95 a month.
Providers that offer low-cost broadband plans include the following.
Plusnet
Plusnet often features some of the lowest-price internet deals on the market, and it’s well-known for offering excellent customer service.
In fact, it won Most Popular Broadband Provider and Best Broadband Customer Service at the 2021 Uswitch Awards, which further shows how well-regarded the provider is amongst customers.
The provider is part of BT Group, which includes other telecoms brands BT and EE. All three companies have annual price increases baked into theor terms and conditions, which is worth keeping in mind before you sign up. However, most broadband providers with low monthly costs also include some form of annual price hike, so this shouldn’t necessarily be a reason to avoid Plusnet alone.
TalkTalk
Another popular low-cost broadband provider is TalkTalk.
Just like Plusnet, TalkTalk keeps its monthly prices low and focuses on delivering a good service, with technical and financial support where needed. It’s one of the ‘big four’ broadband providers in terms of number of customers, alongside BT, Sky and Virgin Media.
TalkTalk also offers broadband, TV and home phone bundles for a single monthly fee. So if you watch a lot of television and still use your landline, a ‘triple-play’ provider like TalkTalk will likely keep your bills down by providing all three services at once.
Vodafone
Mobile network Vodafone is fairly new to the bradband market, but it has entered it with full force thanks to its very cheap broadband deals and comprehensive telecoms packages.
Vodafone often sells its superfast 67Mbps broadband deal for just £20 per month, and sometimes even throws in gift cards worth dozens of pounds for signing up. That is a lot of money saved compared to other providers on the market, some of whom sell deals at a similar speed for several pounds per month more than Vodafone.
NOW Broadband
Sky-owned TV and broadband provider NOW focuses on great value-for-money offers.
While its broadband services and TV bundles aren’t as comprehensive as Sky’s, NOW makes up for it with some very low monthly prices. Plus, you can still get access to exclusive Sky content with its affordable TV add-ons.