Top 10 Broadband Only Deals

Broadband only explained

As the term suggests, 'broadband only' deals are products that offer an internet connection but which do not include additional services, such as TV or home phone, which are also often provided by broadband suppliers.

A broadband only deal is perfect if you don’t need or want these add-ons. Because broadband only deals are very keenly priced, they’re a great way of saving money too.

What are the advantages of broadband only deals?

One of the main selling points of broadband only deals is that they’re very cheap, starting at not much more than £5 per month. This makes them ideal if you’re looking to cut down on your outgoings.

What’s more, because they don’t come bundled with a host of other services, you will not be paying for anything that you do not make use of. Unlike complicated bundles, broadband only deals are also supremely simple to understand.

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Which companies offer broadband only deals?

Although a major trend among broadband providers is expanding the number of services they offer and bundling these together, there are still a vast range of broadband only options to choose from.

The broadband providers currently offering broadband only deals include O2, Be, AOl, Plusnet, Virgin Media and Sky. Here we’ll talk you through what each one offers to help you find the right broadband only deal for your needs.

Plusnet broadband only deals

Plusnet consistently scores highly for the outstanding customer service it offers. It's broadband only deals, Plusnet Value and Plusnet Extra and Plusnet Pro are similarly highly rated.

For £6.49 per month, Plusnet provides Value customers with a connection of up to 20Mb and a 10GB monthly download limit. Those who choose Extra at £11.49 per month get a super fast connection of up to 20Mb and a 60GB usage allowance. A free wireless router is included with both options.

Gamer? For sign up for Extra or Value as standalone broadband products and for an extra £5 per month you can get the Pro package. This prioritises gaming traffic, so you'll get a much smoother, faster experience.

Plusnet broadband only also stands out for its handy contract-free option. This allows you to simply page for a router upfront or use your own and leave the service at any time with only ten days notice.

O2 broadband only deals

O2 might be better known as a mobile phone and mobile broadband network, but it also operates some terrific home broadband only offers with a maximum connection of speed of up to 20Mb.

O2’s most budget-friendly option is the Basics deal. This is £8.50 per month and, as with all O2 broadband only deals, comes with a free wireless router. Landline rental of £7.50 per month applies.

Be broadband only deals

Like Plusnet, Be is renowed for its stellar customer service. Be broadband only deals start at £17 per month, which includes 24/7 customer service, a free router and up to 12Mb broadband. There’s also no usage limit restrictions on its Be Value offering, which makes it ideal for heavy users.

Virgin Media broadband only deals

Virgin Media is the only UK provider to offer a broadband only deal that provides the subscriber with a cutting-edge fibre optic broadband connection. Virgin Media's premium broadband only product offers a connection speed of up to 100Mb, making it by some distance the UK's fastest broadband supplier.

Wireless routers are provided free by Virgin Media with all broadband only products.

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