Broadband mid-contract price rises June 2025 What to expect
Your broadband bill may be going up this spring – even on a fixed price contract. Our guide goes through what price increases you can expect, and what you can do about it.
Why is my broadband bill going up?
In April each year, most providers increase their prices for current customers in line with inflation. It’s baked into most contracts – so even if you’re in the middle of a fixed price deal, you may still see your bills go up.
Previously, providers would use figures from either the CPI (consumer price index) or RPI (retail price index) to calculate their price hikes, then add their own discretionary percentage increase to that figure. This year, the CPI is 3.5% and the RPI is 4.5%.
On 17th January 2025, Ofcom introduced a ban preventing providers from including inflation-linked price increases in their new contracts. However, companies can still include a fixed annual price increase in their broadband contracts – the only change is that the price increase must be set out in pounds and pence, rather than as a percentage.
Either way, there’s still unfortunately not much that you can do if you’re still in your minimum contract terms.
On the other hand, if you’re out of contract and not happy with the new price, you’re free to switch broadband whenever you like. Shop around from a range of providers and find the best plan for you.
Mobile networks are set to increase their mid-contract costs too – find out what to expect in our guide.
How much is each provider raising its prices by?
BT broadband
Broadband (joined/upgraded on or after 10th April 2024) – Rising by£3 per month on 31st March
EE TV plans (joined/upgraded on or after 10th April 2024) –Rising by£2 per month on 31st March
Broadband, landline, and/or TV (joined/upgraded before 10th April 2024) – Rising by 6.4% on 31st March
Landline only, Home Phone Saver, Home Essentials and Pay-as-you-go plans – No price rise
EE broadband
Broadband (joined on or after 10th April 2024) – Rising by£3 per month on 31st March
EE TV plans (joined on or after 10th April 2024) –Rising by£2 per month on 31st March
Broadband (joined before 10th April 2024) – Rising by 6.4% on 31st March
NOW broadband
Broadband – Rising by £3 per month on 4th July
Plusnet broadband
Broadband (joined after 11th July 2024) – Rising by £3 per month on 31st March
Broadband (joined before 11th July 2024) – Rising by 7.4% on 31st March
Sky broadband
Broadband and TV – Rising by 6.2% on 1st April
Broadband Basics – No price rise
TalkTalk broadband
Broadband and landline (joined/upgraded on or after 12th August 2024) – Rising by £3 per month on 1st April
Broadband and landline (joined/upgraded before 12th August 2024) – Rising by 6.2% per month on 1st April
Broadband with Fixed Price Plus, outside of the minimum contract terms – Rising by 2.5% on 1st April
Virgin Media broadband
Broadband, landline, and/or TV (joined/upgraded on or after 9th January 2025) – Rising by £3.50 per month on 1st April
Broadband, landline, and/or TV (joined/upgraded before 9th January 2025) – Rising by 7.5% on 1st April
Essential Broadband and Talk Protected – No price rise
Vodafone broadband
Broadband (joined/upgraded on or after 2nd July 2024) – Rising by £3 per month on 1st April
Broadband (joined/upgraded before 2nd July 2024) – Rising by 6.4% on 1st April
Vodafone Essentials – No price rise
Are there any providers that don’t raise their prices mid-contract?
Providers that don’t raise their contracts are few and far between. Unfortunately, the majority of household-name broadband providers have mid-contract price rises covered in their contracts as standard.
Nevertheless, there are some smaller providers that don’t increase their prices mid-contract, including:
However, these are usually specialist providers that only serve certain areas – you'll need to check to see if your postcode is covered. If you’re out of contract and your address is indeed covered by one of these specialist providers, it may be worth switching to avoid mid-contract price hikes.
For more information on what to do when your broadband prices increase mid-contract, take a look at our guide.
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