Broadband comparison
Plusnet vs TalkTalk broadband
Both add the same yearly rise, so compare the starting prices at your postcode.
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Which is cheaper?
It depends on your address and the offers of the day — the deals below are for your postcode. Add each provider’s rises: Plusnet +£96, TalkTalk +£96 over 24 months.
Can I switch between them easily?
Yes. With One Touch Switch you only contact the new provider, even between Openreach, Virgin Media and full fibre networks.
What should I compare?
The 24-month total including rises, the speed guaranteed at your address, and set-up costs.
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- Rises over 24 months: +£96 vs +£96
- Social tariff: no vs no
- Complaints: 4 vs 10 per 100k
Live deals from both providers for your postcode appear below.
Plusnet and TalkTalk side by side
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Openreach via BT Wholesale (part of BT Group) | Openreach and CityFibre (“full fibre first”) |
| Contract | 24 months (12 on some full fibre deals) | 24 months (sometimes 18) |
| Price rises | +£4 a month every 31 March (contracts from 5 August 2025); sign after 1 March 2026 and the first rise is March 2027 | +£4 a month every April (from 1 April 2026 for new customers), e.g. £25 → £29 → £33 |
| Added over 24 months | +£96 | +£96 |
| Social tariff | None | None |
| Credit check | No credit check on broadband (reported by several comparison sites) | Yes; seen as tolerant of a weaker history |
| Set-up | £0–£9.99; Hub Two router included | £0; eero routers on full fibre |
| Leaving early | Based on the remaining months (BT Group method) | Fixed amount per remaining month: Full Fibre £11.25, Fibre £10.20; 30 days’ notice |
| Guarantees | Minimum speed; no Wi-Fi guarantee | Total Home WiFi £8 a month (free with Full Fibre 900): 10Mb in every room |
| Ofcom complaints per 100k | 4 | 10 |
Verdict
Both add the same yearly rise, so compare the starting prices at your postcode. Plusnet had fewer Ofcom complaints in Q1 2026 (4 vs 10 per 100,000 customers). Both sell over Openreach, so the speeds available at your address are usually the same — the price decides.
Facts checked 24 October 2026 · Plusnet review · TalkTalk review
Plusnet and TalkTalk deals at your address
FAQ
Common questions
Is Plusnet or TalkTalk cheaper?
Both add the same yearly rise, so compare the starting prices at your postcode. Starting prices change often, so check both at your postcode.
Which has fewer complaints?
Plusnet, according to Ofcom’s Q1 2026 figures.
Do Plusnet and TalkTalk have social tariffs?
Plusnet: none. TalkTalk: none.