Broadband and phone bundles
Broadband and phone bundles combine internet and landline services in one contract. Bundles can be convenient, but the value depends on how you use the phone service.
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Written by: Alex Martin-Smith
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Reviewed by: Adrian James
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Reviewed on: 25 March 2026
Quick answer
Check whether you still need a landline. Compare total cost with broadband-only deals.
Always confirm availability, contract length, and any price rises shown before you switch.
In one minute
- Good for: Broadband and phone bundles combine internet and landline services in one contract.
- Watch outs: Paying for a landline you do not use.
- Typical contract: Often 12 to 24 months, unless stated otherwise.
- Price rise notes: Review any mid-contract price rises shown before you switch.
- What to do next: Check availability at your address to compare live deals, then review the terms before you switch.
Key facts
- Check whether you still need a landline.
- Compare total cost with broadband-only deals.
- Confirm how calls are billed and any call plan limits.
- Check equipment requirements for digital voice.
- Review contract length and exit fees.
- Keep confirmation of bundle terms.
Step-by-step
- Check availability by postcode and address.
- Compare total cost, contract length, and any fees shown.
- Confirm installation timing and any equipment requirements.
- Keep a note of confirmation details before you switch.
Quick summary
- Check whether you still need a landline.
- Compare total cost with broadband-only deals.
- Confirm how calls are billed and any call plan limits.
- Check equipment requirements for digital voice.
- Review contract length and exit fees.
- Keep confirmation of bundle terms.
On this page
What are broadband and phone bundles?
They combine broadband and landline services into one contract and bill.
Some bundles include call allowances, while others charge per call. Check the details before you order.
If you rarely use a landline, a broadband-only deal can be better value.
When do bundles make sense?
Bundles are useful if you still use a landline and the call plan fits your usage.
If you rely on landline calls, a bundle can reduce costs compared to separate services.
If you only need broadband, the bundle may add unnecessary expense.
What should you check in call plans?
Check inclusive minutes, call charges, and any limits on the plan.
Some plans include weekend calls only, while others cover evenings and weekends.
If you make international calls, check rates or alternative options.
What is digital voice and why does it matter?
Many providers now deliver phone services through the router rather than a traditional line.
If your phone plugs into the router, check where the router will be placed.
During power cuts, digital voice services may not work unless you have backup power.
How do contracts and exit fees work?
Bundles often have longer contracts and separate exit fees for phone services.
Check whether cancelling broadband also cancels the phone line.
If you plan to switch, compare exit fees across providers.
Common mistakes
- Paying for a landline you do not use.
- Ignoring call plan limits and extra charges.
- Overlooking equipment requirements for digital voice.
- Not comparing total cost with broadband-only deals.
- Missing exit fee details.
Broadband and phone bundle checklist
- Decide whether you still need a landline.
- Compare total cost with broadband-only deals.
- Check call plan limits and charges.
- Confirm digital voice equipment requirements.
- Review contract length and exit fees.
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Next step
Check availability at your address to compare live deals, then review the terms before you switch.
Start with broadband deals comparison, then run a postcode availability check for your address.
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Last updated: 25 March 2026
Author: Alex Martin-Smith · Reviewer: Adrian James
Quote summary: Broadband and phone bundles combine internet and landline services in one contract. Bundles can be convenient, but the value depends on how you use the phone service.
FAQs
Do I need a landline for broadband?
Not always. Many broadband services no longer require a traditional line.
Will my phone work in a power cut?
Digital voice services often need power, so check your provider's guidance.
Is a bundle always cheaper?
Not necessarily. Compare total cost with broadband-only deals.
Last updated: 25 March 2026.