BT price increases in 2026: what are my options?
BT customers can expect to see their bills go up during their contract. Find out what you can do if you're affected by the latest BT price rises.
How are BT's prices changing?
BT increase their monthly prices on 31 March every year, but the price rise depends on when you've signed up or renewed.
If you signed up renewed before 10 April 2024, you'll get an inflation-linked price increase. If you signed up or renewed on or after 10 April 2024, you're subject to a fixed price increase.
BT price increases - 2026
Inflation-linked price rises | Fixed price increases |
|---|---|
If you signed up to a contract before 10 April 2024, your price increases 7.5% from 31 March 2026. | If you've signed up to a contract after 10 April 2024 your price rises by £4 from 31 March 2026. |
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
The CPI tracks inflation by comparing the cost of goods over time.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publish a new CPI figure every month, and BT base their inflation-linked price rises based on the December rate of inflation.
That means BT take the December CPI rate and add 3.9%, so for 2026, this was 3.6% plus BT's 3.9% resulting in an inflation-linked price rise of 7.5%.
Which BT customers are affected?
BT's annual price increases affect the majority of their broadband, phone, mobile, and TV customers.
Contractual price increases are written into your terms and conditions, so there is no way of avoiding them unless you switch to a new provider, who may also bake in yearly price rises.
If you're out of contract, consider comparing the latest broadband deals. On average, MoneySuperMarket customers save up to £172
Are there exceptions?
If you're on social broadband tariff or have been classed as vulnerable, your prices won't rise.
This includes, but isn't limited to, those on:
BT Basic
BT Home Essentials
BT Home Saver
According to Ofcom, only 5% of eligible households are signed up for discounted broadband, so check if you're eligible for a social broadband tariff.
Can I cancel my contract because of a price hike?
If BT’s annual price rise affects you, you usually won’t be able to cancel or switch without paying an early termination fee, as the increase is set out in its terms and conditions and agreed to when you signed up.
However, if you’re at or beyond the end of your minimum contract term (typically around two years), you may be able to switch or re-contract for free. At this point, your bill may already have increased, as BT applies additional charges once you’re out of contract.
If you think you’re out of contract, it’s worth comparing broadband deals to see if you could get a cheaper or faster service elsewhere.
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