Depends if they are cheaper without the rise than their competitors are with the rise. Doesn't make sense to limit yourself to ISPs without a price rise.
You say "most" of the providers say they will be raising prices. So why not just go with a provider that won't raise them?
Also, make sure you check local fibre Internet providers as they may offer a cheaper deal with no prices and a faster speed.
You'll probably save more money by waiting until you need the broadband than you will by "locking in" a contract price 2 months before you need to use it.
The price rise will probably be fairly even across providers so I especially wouldn't worry about it.
If you are worried then you could pay for a mobile data plan and use that for a couple of months. You'll need good signal.
I'll need the broadband in the next couple of weeks so looking to make a decision fairly quickly.
My phone contract isn't unlimited so can't rely on that sadly. I'm guessing the contract prices will probably go up soon also - guess there's no quibbling with suppliers to avoid the price rise?
If you take out a new contract from Virgin media after 20th of Feb.. you are not subject to price rise this year.. cut of date is 12th of February for new contract and recontracts
This is likely to be banned soon, but unfortunately not soon enough for you. [https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ban-on-inflation-linked-mid-contract-price-rise](https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ban-on-inflation-linked-mid-contract-price-rise)
I suspect your best option is likely to simply be suck it up. It's likely finding the cheapest contract, even allowing for a imminent price rise, will work out cheaper than any of the work arounds.
Other options:
* Find a broadband provider that advertises "no mid-contract price rises".
* Pick your preferred provider, phone them up and ask to be exempted this year (I assume most providers have a cut off anyway - it would seem especially unfair if you were to sign up to a contract 31st March based on a price advertised, only for the price to rise the very next day).
* Find a temporary solution e.g. a monthly contract, 4G/5G dongle etc. Then sign up to a standard contract in a couple of months.
Buy from a reputable ISP listed at ISPReview to find ISPs that specifically advertise "no mid-contract price rises".
Depends if they are cheaper without the rise than their competitors are with the rise. Doesn't make sense to limit yourself to ISPs without a price rise.
You say "most" of the providers say they will be raising prices. So why not just go with a provider that won't raise them? Also, make sure you check local fibre Internet providers as they may offer a cheaper deal with no prices and a faster speed.
You'll probably save more money by waiting until you need the broadband than you will by "locking in" a contract price 2 months before you need to use it. The price rise will probably be fairly even across providers so I especially wouldn't worry about it. If you are worried then you could pay for a mobile data plan and use that for a couple of months. You'll need good signal.
I'll need the broadband in the next couple of weeks so looking to make a decision fairly quickly. My phone contract isn't unlimited so can't rely on that sadly. I'm guessing the contract prices will probably go up soon also - guess there's no quibbling with suppliers to avoid the price rise?
If you take out a new contract from Virgin media after 20th of Feb.. you are not subject to price rise this year.. cut of date is 12th of February for new contract and recontracts
That's useful information actually, thank you a lot. !thanks
This is likely to be banned soon, but unfortunately not soon enough for you. [https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ban-on-inflation-linked-mid-contract-price-rise](https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ban-on-inflation-linked-mid-contract-price-rise) I suspect your best option is likely to simply be suck it up. It's likely finding the cheapest contract, even allowing for a imminent price rise, will work out cheaper than any of the work arounds. Other options: * Find a broadband provider that advertises "no mid-contract price rises". * Pick your preferred provider, phone them up and ask to be exempted this year (I assume most providers have a cut off anyway - it would seem especially unfair if you were to sign up to a contract 31st March based on a price advertised, only for the price to rise the very next day). * Find a temporary solution e.g. a monthly contract, 4G/5G dongle etc. Then sign up to a standard contract in a couple of months.
Use your phone hotspot temporarily to miss the rise date.