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We have listed the major internet service providers operating in the UK below. To get service from BT and other ISPs in the list, except Virgin Media, you will need a BT line or take phone line from the respective provider.

Virgin Media is the only broadband supplier via cable which it uses to offer other services like digital TV. Virgin Media cable network can currently reach 60% of the UK.

Although stand-alone broadband deals are available, most of the deals from the ISPs require you to add home phone, though it is only optional. Line rental only broadband packages are available from almost all service providers.

BT, Sky, Virgin Media, EE and TalkTalk also offer TV with their broadband packages.

Currently, Virgin Media, TalkTalk , Sky, EE, Plusnet and BT are the only fixed line service providers that also offer mobile data plans.

TalkTalk, Virgin Media, XLN Telecom and BT also cater the needs of businesses with special packages.

With fibre broadband now reaching more than 90% of UK households, you can get it from all popular providers including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Plusnet, Origin and John Lewis.

BT

  • Largest broadband & phone network in the UK (95%+ ADSL 2+, 85%+ FTTC fibre coverage)
  • Services offered: Average speeds: 36Mb/50Mb / 67Mb / 145Mb / 500Mb residential broadband, full fibre broadband, business broadband, phone, 5G mobile, TV and BT Public WiFi
  • Features: Totally unlimited broadband, best Smart Hub wireless router series, BT Sport via app and BT TV, Cloud storage, 24 month contract, excellent internet security
  • Reviews & awards: Voted best for availability, Smart Home Hub wireless router, BT Sport, 5G coverage and range of products
  • See BT broadband deals

Sky Broadband

  • Largest & most popular  TV provider + major broadband & phone network in the UK (90%+ ADSL 2+, 80%+ FTTC fibre coverage)
  • Services offered: Average speeds: 11Mb/59Mb residential broadband, home phone,  digital TV and The Cloud Public WiFi
  • Features: Totally unlimited broadband, Sky Hub wireless router, Sky Sports, Sky Movies, Sky Q TV bundles,  18 month contract, excellent internet security
  • Reviews & awards: Voted best for reliability, customer service,  Sky TV packages and value for money
  • See Sky broadband deals

Virgin Media

  • Widely available cable broadband with fastest residential speeds of up to 1130Mbps (60% coverage). Best TV service provider along with Sky
  • Services offered: Average speeds: 54Mb/132Mb / 264Mb/362Mb / 516Mb and 1130Mb residential fibre optic broadband, home phone,  digital TV with latest technologies and Tube WiFi
  • Features: Cable based ultra-fast broadband,  unlimited downloads, Virgin Media Super Hub 3.0 / 4 wireless router, Big Bundles triple-play packages with flexbile price range,  18 month contract, excellent internet security
  • Reviews & awards: Voted best for speeds, reliability, customer service and TV packages.
  • See Virgin Media Deals

TalkTalk

  • Cheap broadband provider with excellent broadband & phone network in the UK (90%+ ADSL 2+, 80%+ FTTC fibre coverage)
  • Services offered: Average speeds: 11Mb/38Mb / 67Mb / 145Mb / 500Mb residential broadband broadband,  business broadband, home phone,  digital TV and mobile.
  • Features: Totally unlimited broadband, WiFi Hub wireless router,  affordable TV & broadband bundles and internet security
  • Reviews & awards: Voted best for value for money and low-cost deals
  • See TalkTalk Broadband Deals

Plusnet

  • Award winning broadband service with excellent, UK based customer support. Widely available broadband & phone network in the UK (90%+ ADSL 2+, 80%+ FTTC fibre coverage)
  • Services offered: Average speeds: 10Mb / 36Mb / 66Mb residential broadband,  business broadband, home phone and TV
  • Features: Unlimited broadband, Plusnet Hub One wireless router,  affordable, simple range of broadband deals and internet security
  • Reviews & awards: Voted best for reliability, customer service, value for money and low-cost deals
  • See Plusnet Deals

EE

  • Widely available broadband & phone network in the UK (90%+ ADSL 2+, 80%+ FTTC fibre coverage)
  • Services offered: 10Mb / 36Mb / 67Mb / 145Mb / 500Mb residential broadband,  business broadband, home phone and TV
  • Features: Unlimited broadband, EE Bright Box wireless routers,  affordable, simple range of broadband deals and internet security
  • Reviews & awards: Voted best for value for money and low-cost deals
  • See EE broadband deals