Broadband provider review
TalkTalk broadband review
TalkTalk runs on: Openreach and CityFibre (“full fibre first”). TalkTalk adds £4 a month every year. On a 24-month contract starting this month that adds £96 in total.
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Is TalkTalk available at my address?
It covers most of the UK; the speeds on offer depend on your line.
Does TalkTalk raise prices?
TalkTalk adds £4 a month every year. On a 24-month contract starting this month that adds £96 in total.
How do I switch to TalkTalk?
Order with TalkTalk and One Touch Switch ends your old contract — you don’t need to call your current provider.
- 24 months (sometimes 18)
- Rises +£4/mo each year
- No social tariff
- 10 Ofcom complaints per 100k (average 6)
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TalkTalk broadband facts
| Network & coverage | Openreach and CityFibre (“full fibre first”) |
|---|---|
| Contract | 24 months (sometimes 18) |
| Price rises | +£4 a month every April (from 1 April 2026 for new customers), e.g. £25 → £29 → £33 |
| Rises over 24 months (from now) | +£96 in total |
| Social tariff | None |
| Credit check | Yes; seen as tolerant of a weaker history |
| Set-up & router | £0; eero routers on full fibre |
| Leaving early | Fixed amount per remaining month: Full Fibre £11.25, Fibre £10.20; 30 days’ notice |
| Speed & Wi-Fi guarantee | Total Home WiFi £8 a month (free with Full Fibre 900): 10Mb in every room |
| Ofcom complaints (Q1 2026) | 10 per 100,000 customers (average 6) |
Facts checked 24 October 2026 from TalkTalk’s terms, Ofcom and industry sources · How we compare
Our take
TalkTalk adds £4 a month every year. On a 24-month contract starting this month that adds £96 in total. There is no social tariff, so if you claim Universal Credit compare providers that offer one. TalkTalk had more Ofcom complaints than average in Q1 2026.
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FAQ
Common questions
Does TalkTalk put prices up every year?
+£4 a month every April (from 1 April 2026 for new customers), e.g. £25 → £29 → £33.
Does TalkTalk have a social tariff?
No — TalkTalk doesn’t offer one. Compare every social tariff.
Does TalkTalk do a credit check?
Yes; seen as tolerant of a weaker history.
What does it cost to leave TalkTalk early?
Fixed amount per remaining month: Full Fibre £11.25, Fibre £10.20; 30 days’ notice.
Anything else to know about TalkTalk?
The only big provider without a social tariff; most complaints of the big providers three quarters running.