The cheapest broadband deal in April 2026 is not from the biggest name on the market. It rarely is. Smaller providers and newer full fibre networks are consistently undercutting BT and Sky on price while matching or beating them on speed.
This guide covers the best deals available across BT, Sky, Virgin Media, Plusnet, Hyperoptic, Vodafone, and CityFibre-based providers. Which one is right for you depends entirely on what's available at your postcode, which you can check here before reading another word of deal comparison.
Best broadband deals in the UK right now
Prices below are correct for April 2026. Broadband deals change frequently. All prices shown are the monthly cost during the initial contract period, excluding any line rental where still applicable.
BT broadband deals
BT is rarely the cheapest option. They know it, too. Their full fibre products run on the Openreach network, which reaches more UK premises than any other fibre builder, and that reach is their selling point.
- BT Full Fibre 100 , avg. 100 Mbps download, 20 Mbps upload , £29.99/month , 24-month contract
- BT Full Fibre 300 , avg. 300 Mbps download, 50 Mbps upload , £38.99/month , 24-month contract
- BT Full Fibre 900 , avg. 900 Mbps download, 110 Mbps upload , £49.99/month , 24-month contract
BT includes their Smart Hub 2 router in all packages. Their customer service scores are average at best, which is a polite way of saying patchy. The 24-month contract locks you in for two years. Worth factoring in if you might move house.
BT also offers a Halo package that bundles broadband with a mobile SIM. If you're already a BT Mobile customer, this can bring the effective monthly cost down.
Sky broadband deals
Sky is strong if you want broadband bundled with TV. Their standalone broadband deals are competitive, especially on 18-month contracts rather than 24.
- Sky Broadband Superfast (FTTC) , avg. 59 Mbps , £27.00/month , 18-month contract
- Sky Full Fibre 150 , avg. 150 Mbps , £31.00/month , 18-month contract
- Sky Full Fibre 500 , avg. 500 Mbps , £41.00/month , 18-month contract
Sky's full fibre products depend on Openreach availability at your address. Where Openreach FTTP hasn't arrived, Sky will only offer FTTC. Their FTTC products are decent but there is no reason to sign a new FTTC contract in 2026 if full fibre is available. Check first.
Sky's router is solid. Their app-based customer support has improved. They are also good at honouring retention deals if you ring to cancel at the end of your contract.
Virgin Media broadband deals
Virgin Media runs their own cable network, separate from Openreach. They cover around 55% of UK premises. Where available, their speeds are genuinely fast and their mid-tier packages are decent value.
- Virgin Media M100 , avg. 108 Mbps , £28.00/month , 18-month contract
- Virgin Media M350 , avg. 362 Mbps , £34.99/month , 18-month contract
- Virgin Media M500 , avg. 516 Mbps , £40.00/month , 18-month contract
- Virgin Media Gig1 , avg. 1,130 Mbps , £54.00/month , 18-month contract
Virgin's upload speeds are lower than their download speeds on the cable network. The M350 gives you 362 Mbps down but only around 36 Mbps up. That matters if you work from home and do a lot of video calls or file uploads. Their FTTP products (where available) have symmetrical speeds. Worth asking which technology they're offering at your address.
Virgin's mid-contract price rises are among the highest in the industry. Read our guide on what to check before signing before committing to an 18-month deal.
Plusnet broadband deals
Plusnet is BT-owned but positioned at the budget end. They use the same Openreach network and offer some of the cheapest FTTC prices on the market.
- Plusnet Unlimited Fibre (FTTC) , avg. 36 Mbps , £22.99/month , 24-month contract
- Plusnet Unlimited Fibre Extra (FTTC) , avg. 66 Mbps , £27.99/month , 24-month contract
- Plusnet Full Fibre 100 , avg. 100 Mbps , £27.99/month , 24-month contract
Plusnet is a solid choice if FTTP hasn't reached your street and FTTC is the best you can get. Their customer service has improved and their prices are consistently low. The 24-month commitment is the main downside. Be cautious about signing two years of FTTC when full fibre could arrive within that period.
Hyperoptic broadband deals
Hyperoptic builds their own full fibre network in large residential buildings. Flats, apartment blocks, and purpose-built developments. If they're in your building, they're worth serious consideration.
- Hyperoptic 150 Mbps , avg. 150 Mbps symmetric , £25.00/month , 12-month contract
- Hyperoptic 1 Gbps , avg. 1,000 Mbps symmetric , £35.00/month , 12-month contract
Symmetric means upload and download speeds match. That 1 Gbps package gives you 1,000 Mbps up and down for £35 per month on a 12-month contract. For a household that works from home and streams a lot, that is extremely good value. Shorter contract lengths too, which matters if you move frequently.
Hyperoptic only serves buildings they've already connected. Check the provider availability tool to see if they cover your address.
Vodafone broadband deals
Vodafone sells full fibre across both the Openreach and CityFibre networks. Their prices are competitive and they often have the best entry-level FTTP deals available nationally.
- Vodafone Pro 100 FTTP , avg. 100 Mbps , £28.00/month , 24-month contract
- Vodafone Pro 500 FTTP , avg. 500 Mbps , £37.00/month , 24-month contract
- Vodafone Pro 900 FTTP , avg. 900 Mbps , £45.00/month , 24-month contract
Vodafone's Pro Xtra plans include a 4G backup SIM that kicks in automatically if your broadband drops. For households where a reliable connection is non-negotiable, this is worth the modest premium.
Where CityFibre is the underlying network, Vodafone can sometimes offer the fastest available speeds in an area. Worth comparing if you're in a town or city where CityFibre has built.
How to pick the right deal
Three things matter more than headline price: what technology is available at your address, how long the contract runs, and what happens to the price after month 12 or 24.
First, check what's actually available. A Sky FTTC deal at £27/month is worse value than a Hyperoptic FTTP deal at £25/month, even though it appears cheaper if you don't read the speeds. Use the comparison tool to see all providers available at your postcode side by side.
Second, read the price rise clause. All major providers include annual price increases tied to inflation plus a percentage. BT, Sky, and Virgin Media all apply above-inflation rises mid-contract. Our contracts guide covers this in detail.
Third, think about upload speed. If you work from home or do regular video calls, upload matters as much as download. FTTC typically gives 10 to 20 Mbps upload. Full fibre gives 50 to 110 Mbps. The difference is noticeable.
Best deal by use case
Best budget option: Plusnet Full Fibre 100 at £27.99/month or Vodafone Pro 100 at £28/month. Both give you full fibre at an entry-level price.
Best for working from home: Vodafone Pro 500 or BT Full Fibre 300. Good upload speeds, reliable networks.
Best if you live in a flat: Check Hyperoptic first. Their 1 Gbps symmetric package at £35/month beats almost everything else if they're in your building.
Best for high usage households: Virgin Media Gig1 or Vodafone Pro 900. Both cross 1 Gbps download.
Check your postcode at Broadband Compare UK to see which of these providers can actually reach you.