From April, millions of UK households may face increased broadband bills as many providers plan to raise mid-contract prices by approximately £3 to £4 per month. However, there is still time to avoid these hikes by checking for cheaper deals before the end of March.
For those receiving benefits, social tariffs offer vital support to help reduce broadband costs during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Eligibility criteria vary by provider, so if you think you qualify, contact your broadband provider without delay. If your current provider does not offer a social tariff but another provider does, you should be able to switch without penalty.
Households not on benefits have until March 31 to switch to a more affordable provider and avoid the upcoming price increases. For instance, Virgin Media is currently offering a limited-time deal where new customers can receive up to £250 to cover early exit fees from their existing broadband contracts. This credit offsets the cost of switching rather than being paid directly to customers.
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Virgin Media’s broadband packages include the M125 Fibre Broadband at £21.99 per month, providing average speeds of 132Mbps. Their Gig1 Fibre option offers ultra-fast speeds of 1130Mbps for £29.99 per month and comes bundled with Netflix Standard. There is also an Entertainment bundle for £31.99 monthly, which combines 362 Mbps broadband speeds with over 200 TV channels and Netflix.
To make the most of the savings, consumers should act swiftly, explore available deals, and consider social tariffs if eligible. Timely switching could not only help avoid rising bills but also secure better value broadband services.