Broadband Guide
Broadband with a free connection
Updated: Tuesday 28 February, 2012
By Editorial - news@consumerchoices.co.uk
Taking advantage of a broadband package without a connection fee could get you an even better deal on your internet.
Broadband providers regularly run special promotions, offering everything from cut-price broadband to free connection, to help make sure that you get the best possible deal. Check out our best buy table for the latest offers.
Broadband packages with no connection fee
| Broadband & Evening and Weekend Calls | Broadband + Phone - Essentials | Broadband & off peak calls (Orange mobile customers only) | The All Rounder (O2 mobile customers only) | Broadband: 30Mb + Phone M | |||||
| Monthly charge | £2.50 (for 12 months) Ends Soon | £3.25 (for 12 months)Online exclusiveEnds Soon | £5.00 Exclusive £45 Amazon Voucher when you call | £6.25 for 12 months Half-price broadband Ends Soon | £7.25 (for 6 months) Free installation Ends soon £40 Credit | ||||
| Speed (up to) | 14Mb | 14Mb | 14Mb | 16Mb | 30Mb | ||||
| Usage limit | Unlimited | 40GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||||
| Contract length | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 18 months | ||||
Call TalkTalk on 0800 049 7843 | Call Orange on 0800 072 4137 | Call O2 on 0800 954 1408 | Call Virgin Media on 0808 189 0514 | ||||||
| Connection fee | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | ||||
| Free Modem | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Broadband with no connection charge
The type of provider you sign up to will determine whether or not you'll have to pay a connection fee.
If you're simply switching from one ADSL copper wire provider to another - both of which use BT broadband's (www.BT.com) telephone network - then you might get free connection. But if you're signing up for your first ever broadband package, you might have to pay for your internet installation.
Also, certain types of broadband provider have to do a bit more work to get you connected - which might mean that you'll have to pay a fee upfront.
For example, because cable broadband provider Virgin Media (www.Virginmedia.com) has to install a completely new cable to connect you to its fibre optic network, it charges a standard connection fee £49.95.
Local loop unbundled (LLU) providers like TalkTalk broadband (www.Talktalk.co.uk) also have to do a little more work to get you online. Because of this, TalkTalk usually charges new customers a £30 connection fee.
Getting the very best deal
However, you shouldn't let a broadband connection fee put you off signing up to your chosen provider. For example, even though TalkTalk usually charges a connection fee, it offers one of the cheapest broadband and home phone bundles on the market.
Look beyond free connection deals at the all-in-cost of your package. ISPs offering free connections may not ultimately be the cheapest when you include your monthly package cost and even line rental.
Compare broadband providers by first-year cost with our comparison service. That way you'll know about any special deals on offer and will be able to find a package to suit your needs - and your pocket.
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