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BT broadband runs on Openreach. BT adds £4 a month every 31 March, written into the contract (TV +£2). If you sign up after 1 March 2026, your first rise is on 31 March 2027. It has a social tariff for people on benefits. Enter your postcode to see live BT deals at your address, sorted by total cost.
Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Page updated: · Deals update daily
At a glance
Mid-contract rise, written into the contract.
Source: BT · Oct 2026Contract: 24 months (12 months on selected deals); no rolling option.
Source: BT · Oct 2026Social tariff for people on benefits.
Ofcom list · 2 Oct 2026complaints per 100,000 customers, Q1 2026 (average 6).
Checked 24 Oct 2026Live BT deals
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BT at a glance
| Network and coverage | Openreach fibre (FTTC) and full fibre (FTTP), across the UK. |
|---|---|
| Contract length | 24 months (12 months on selected deals); no rolling option. |
| Price rise | BT adds £4 a month every 31 March, written into the contract (TV +£2). If you sign up after 1 March 2026, your first rise is on 31 March 2027. |
| Social tariff | Home Essentials from £16.50 (36 Mb), also £22 (36 Mb) and £25 (67 Mb); 12 months, no rises and no exit fees. For Universal Credit, Pension Credit, ESA, JSA and Income Support; National Insurance number needed. Also open to EE and Plusnet customers. |
| Credit check | Yes: a soft check for broadband only, a hard check with TV; a deposit is possible with a weak history. |
| Setup and router | £0 on current deals. |
| Leaving early | Remaining months × monthly price, minus costs BT saves and 1% (about £67 for £35 × 4 months); 30 days’ notice. |
| Speed and Wi‑Fi guarantee | Stay Fast Guarantee (minimum speed) and Complete Wi‑Fi: £100 back if you can’t get a signal in every room. |
| Complaints and company news | 7 complaints per 100,000 customers (Ofcom, Q1 2026; average 6). |
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BT questions
Does BT raise prices in April?
BT adds £4 a month every 31 March, written into the contract (TV +£2). If you sign up after 1 March 2026, your first rise is on 31 March 2027.
Does BT have a social tariff?
Home Essentials from £16.50 (36 Mb), also £22 (36 Mb) and £25 (67 Mb); 12 months, no rises and no exit fees. For Universal Credit, Pension Credit, ESA, JSA and Income Support; National Insurance number needed. Also open to EE and Plusnet customers.
Does BT do a credit check?
Yes: a soft check for broadband only, a hard check with TV; a deposit is possible with a weak history.
How much does it cost to leave BT early?
Remaining months × monthly price, minus costs BT saves and 1% (about £67 for £35 × 4 months); 30 days’ notice.