BT broadband users can slash their bills by making a simple change

BT might have just announced its ‘best ever’ price for broadband but there’s a way for customers to save even more by making a very simple switch. Plusnet, which is actually owned by BT, is currently running its own promotions which make beaming the internet into living rooms even cheaper.

For example, BT is offering its entry-level 36Mbps speeds at a reduced price of £24.99. That might sound like a bargain but the best Plusnet deals sees this very same connection for just £21.99 – that’s £3 per month cheaper. Over the 18-month deal, swapping to Plusnet will save £54.

The savings don’t stop there with Plusnet also offering cheaper prices on its Full Fibre 74 plan which is now just £23.99 – BT charges £29.99 for the same service which is a £6 per month difference – that means switching could save over £100 during the term of the deal.

For those wanting even quicker downloads, there’s also Full Fibre 145 (145Mbps) from Plusnet which costs £28.99 and Full Fibre 500 (500Mbps) for £38.99.

All of these deals beat BT so it’s worth checking out how much you can save before signing up to any new plans. If your contract is up with BT it’s worth considering a switch to Plusnet as you should experience all the same technology but at a discounted rate.

One final thing to note is that Plusnet doesn’t charge a penny to join to its service that’s in comparison to BT who is currently wanting a £29.99 activation fee.

Here is how BT and Plusnet compare:

CHEAPEST PLANS

PLUSNET
Unlimited Fibre • NOW £21.99
INCLUDES: 36Mbps downloads, new Hub Two, unlimited downloads
CONTRACT: 18 months – no activation fee
SEE THE DEAL HERE

BT BROADBAND
Full Fibre Essential • £24.99
INCLUDES: 36Mbps downloads, new Hub Two, unlimited downloads
CONTRACT: 24 months – £29.99 activation fee
SEE THE DEAL HERE

STANDARD PLANS

PLUSNET
Unlimited Fibre Extra • NOW £23.99
INCLUDES: 72Mbps downloads, new Hub Two, unlimited downloads
CONTRACT: 18-month deal, free activation
SEE THE DEAL HERE

BT BROADBAND
Full Fibre 2 • £29.99
INCLUDES: 72Mbps downloads, unlimited downloads, Stay Fast Guarantee
CONTRACT: 24 months – £29.99 activation fee
SEE THE DEAL HERE

FAST FIBRE PLANS

PLUSNET
Unlimited Fibre Extra • NOW £38.99
INCLUDES: 500Mbps downloads, new Hub Two, unlimited downloads
CONTRACT: 24-month deal, free activation
SEE THE DEAL HERE

BT BROADBAND
Full Fibre 500• £45.99 (£22.99 first 3 months)
INCLUDES: 500Mbps downloads, unlimited downloads, Stay Fast Guarantee, 6 months’ Xbox Games Pass
CONTRACT: 24 months – £29.99 activation fee
SEE THE DEAL HERE

If you’re not bothered about sticking with BT then it’s also worth checking out what Sky is offering this week. The satellite TV firm has a bunch of plans that now include a price freeze for the entirety of the contract. That means those signing up for these best Sky deals won’t be hit by the usual yearly increases which are added to bills every April.

Sky is offering a number of options and speeds that include the price freeze with its Superfast, Ultrafast, Ultrafast Plus and Gigafast all available as part of this incentive. Prices start from £25 per month for the slowest 36Mbps option with things rising to £52 for anyone wanting the ultimate 900Mbps speeds which can blast an HD movie to a TV in under 40 seconds.