UK homes are being urged to review their broadband plans and make some urgent changes this month in a bid to reduce those hefty bills.The alert has been issued by the team at Broadband Genie, who say that switching deals and checking what speeds you really need could save some serious cash.There are numerous savings already available in the upcoming Black Friday 2025 sales, with Sky cutting prices and firms such as Virgin Media and Community Fibre even dishing out broadband for free.
Read more: Best early Black Friday deals - get cheap iPads, £89 TVs and broadband for free Read more: My Virgin Media bill instantly doubled overnight, don't let it happen to you That’s why now is such a good time to go online shopping for a better deal.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT“We urge customers to take action to lower the cost of their broadband bill,” said Alex Tofts, broadband expert from Broadband Genie.“Black Friday is an excellent time to shop around, and household bills such as broadband are one of the few Black Friday purchases where you’re saving, not spending.”“The best deals will appear up to two weeks before Black Friday.We predict providers will be offering high-value credit notes and reward cards for new customers.
This reduces the effective monthly cost for customers.It can make a huge difference to household budgets.Usually, customers save £183 a year by switching their broadband, this is effectively boosted upwards of £230 in and around Black Friday.” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThere is also some sound advice from the comparison company with five tips that can help cut down the costs.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTMartin Lewis explains money saving broadband tip Firstly, it’s a good idea to check that you aren’t paying for speeds you just don’t need.As a good example, a home with two people who simply browse the internet and stream the odd film only needs a maximum of 100Mbps.A big family with lots of streaming and working from home will probably want at least 300Mbps to cope with the demand. Obviously, the faster the speeds, the more you’ll pay.“Not all broadband contracts are the same.
Higher speeds usually mean higher prices, so it’s important to only pay for what you need," Tofts explained.Next, it’s a good idea to start hunting around for a deal before your current contract ends.As Express.co.uk recently explained, once a deal ends, prices can double, so locking in a new discount early is vital if you don’t want to be hit with a huge increase.“Providers will start to offer Black Friday exclusives around two weeks before Friday, 28th November through to Cyber Monday,” Tofts confirmed.Another top tip is to check if you can opt for a social tariff, which are always significantly cheaper than standard plans.Some of these contracts, which are for people receiving financial help, can start from under £15 per month.“If you receive benefits and universal credit, it’s likely you’re eligible for a broadband social tariff," Tofts added."These are broadband deals at a reduced monthly cost.
Skip shopping around for deals and speak to your provider, if you’re eligible, they’ll be able to port your contract onto the reduced tariff." SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.
Read our Privacy PolicyFinally, it's a good idea to look out for deals that include incentives and lock in an offer as soon as possible.“To make deals more enticing, broadband providers will offer incentives such as bill credits, prepaid Mastercards or gift cards for popular online and high street shops," Tofts confirmed.“When you find a deal that is right for you, lock it in, and you can set the activation date for when you need.You may want to do this if your current deal still has a few more days, or to coincide with a house move.“Don’t worry about locking in a deal too early.You always have the opportunity to cancel it within 14 days of your activation date”.
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