How Brits Can Save On TV & Broadband
There's more ways now to get cable, TV and internet deals than ever. Traditional cable companies now compete with 5G, satellite, and even FM wave transmission. You can even find internet options under twenty quid monthly, though not all providers are available nationwide. We've curated this UK provider list -- be sure to check local coverage by post code for availability.
Offering broadband internet access from £12.50/month, with packages to add TV and streaming, Community Fibre offers a wide variety of packages to help you save money and give you access to the channels you want. CommunityFibre reports that unlike most providers, they build, own and operate their own dedicated fibre optic network with the most advanced technology available to deliver full fibre broadband so you can enjoy the fastest, most reliable broadband connection. 150Mbps starts at 21 quid monthly and 1Gbps is £26 monthly. Check your postcode here for coverage details.
With some of the fastest fibre speeds in the UK after CommunityFibre, Virgin has offers ranging in price from £24/month for 108Mbps on the lower end with contract, up to £85/month for their fastest plan. Their cheaper plans have reasonable internet speeds, and their pricier plans should be considered if you need some of the fastest fibre around. Their fanciest £85/month package, Gig1 Fibre Broadband, includes fibre speeds of 1130Mbps, 230+ channels with Entertainment, Anytime calls, Netflix Standard and O2 sim. Check your postcode here for coverage.
Serving the UK and Ireland, media giant Sky offers a TV and broadband bundle from £35/month. With a wide coverage area, and reliable service, Sky is a great option for many Brits. Their cheapest bundle package offers 250+ Freeview channels, SkyStream, SkyTV, Netflix, and features download speeds of 100Mbps. For £26/month you can get broadband only at 75Mbps. You must use Sky’s website to check coverage in your area by postcode.
Formerly British Telecom, BT is responsible for 28 million phone lines in GB, and offers a wide range of services to its customers. offers a 38 channel starter TV package for £27.99 for the first three months. BT has branched into broadband service as well. Some of their best internet packages, like Super Fibre 2, start at £27.99/mo. With reliable performance and easy access, Brits have been trusting BT for years.
ChooseUK has awarded broadband provider NowTV for Best Overall, and Best Value in the broadband category, beating out BT and Sky in certain categories. For £24/month, you can get a beginner internet-only broadband package, without breaking the bank. For faster service on a budget, consider an internet-only package for £31/month, which has speeds 5x higher at 300 mbps. Now also has entertainment memberships starting under 7 quid a month.
GigaClear was voted the best rural carrier by ChooseUK. At time of writing, they offer an internet only package from £19/month, and you can stream favourite TV shows and other entertainment over your fast wifi connection. With cheaper breadband options when compared to Sky or BT, you may want to check if GigaClear is in your area.
There are tons of options for broadband, fibre, TV and entertainment at home. If you just need broadband or fibre and live in a major city, we encourage you to check out CommunityFibre. If you need something including broadband and TV, check out Sky or BT for the most accessible bundles. If price is your largest concern, check to see if NowTV or GigaClear are available in your area. If you want the most channels possible, be sure to investigate the options from Sky or Virgin Media.
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