Best broadband deals for home workers in January 2026
Dan Howdle • January 23rd, 2026
If you're working from home or run your business from home then you face a choice between a good home broadband deal or a business one. Quite a few home broadband providers also have packages for small businesses and home businesses, and the difference is largely in levels of support, and technical features like a static IP address. Here are the current best deals for both.
Best home broadband deals
These are your normal home broadband deals, but we've picked the two current best deals for you on the basis of how well they cope with typical home working tasks (video calling, file uploading and so on) and at the same time whether they're currently on sale or feature a special offer.
1. Virgin Media M500 Fibre Broadband
£20.99 per month • No upfront cost
No bill credit, voucher or free gift right now, just the lowest price we've seen Virgin offer in years. For home working, not much beats this value-wise. Only mid-tier in their range, but still incredibly quick broadband with average downloads of 516Mbps (and a guaranteed to be least 258Mbps), we think this is all the speed most users would ever need.
M500 Fibre Broadband
Fixed price until March 2026 bill
516Mb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£20.99 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
2. BT Full Fibre 500
£100 reward card • £31.99 per month • No upfront cost
With speeds to match it's name, you should see 500Mbps average download speeds from BT Full Fibre 500. And they guarantee you'll get at least 425Mbps. We think that's enough for all but the largest and most demanding households.
Full Fibre 500
Prices may vary depending on location
500Mb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£31.99 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
Claim your BT Reward Card within 3 months of placing your order by entering your details on www.bt.com/manage/bt-reward-card/. You must activate the card within 3 months of it being issued.
3. Sky Full Fibre 150
£80 gift card • £25 per month • No upfront cost
Sky's Full Fibre 150 broadband package provides, as you'd expect, 145Mbps average download speeds, with 100Mbps guaranteed. Sky offer much faster packages, but we think this package offers enough for most households.
Full Fibre 150
100Mbps speed guarantee£5 fee refunded to first bill
145Mb
Average speed
Pay as you go calls
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£25.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
You will be sent instructions on how to choose your Gift Card up to 120 days after your purchase. You will have 90 days to claim your Gift Card by sending it to your email or mobile phone.
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Best business broadband deals
Typically with a business broadband package at home you'll still be able to deliver Wi-Fi to the family for gaming, Netflix or anything else. The difference is, for your part, for your work, you're going to be able to fall back on much swifter fault resolution, along with a host of business-friendly features.
1. Sky Business Broadband Essential 500
£44.95 per month • Zero upfront cost
Power your small business with Sky Business Essential 500. This Full Fibre package delivers average download speeds of 500Mbps. It includes the advanced WiFi 6 Hub, a secure Guest WiFi network, a digital phone line, and dedicated 24/7 business support.
Broadband Essential 500
24/7 SupportPrice Lock Guarantee through 2026
500Mb
Average speed
No phone line
24
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£44.95 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
2. Vodafone Business Full Fibre 500 Broadband
£42 per month • Zero upfront cost
This business broadband package offers a really great compromise of not just near top-teir download and upload speeds, but it's a great value proposition.
Business Full Fibre 500 Broadband
Price ex-VAT
500Mb
Average speed
No phone line
36
Month contract
Zero upfront cost
£42.00 Per month
Effective monthly cost is calculated by adding up all the monthly costs, price rises and any discounts and dividing it by the contract length.
First twelve months are free. Pay nothing until month thirteen.
Our expert advisors have access to special offers and can create a personalised package just for you. Give us a call!
Call 0330 221 9424Broadband deals for home working – what to look out for
If you work from home – whether full-time or a couple of days a week – the right broadband package makes a huge difference. You don’t just need speed, you need something that stays stable during video calls, uploads files quickly and doesn’t grind to a halt when the rest of the house is online. The good news is that most providers now offer packages well suited to home working, including faster upload speeds and better reliability than older copper connections.
That said, not every deal is ideal for a home office, so it’s worth knowing what to pay attention to before you sign up. Here’s what matters most:
- Reliable speeds – Full Fibre is the gold standard for home working, with more consistent performance than older Standard Fibre lines. Even mid-range packages around 100–300Mbps are more than enough for video calls, cloud backups and multiple users
- Good upload speeds – We hear a lot about download speeds, but uploads matter just as much when you’re sending large files or on video calls. Full Fibre packages tend to offer far better uploads than copper-based connections
- Excellent Wi-Fi – A fast connection is pointless if your Wi-Fi can’t keep up. Look for routers with decent coverage, or consider mesh Wi-Fi if you work in a room that’s far from the main hub
- Fixed-price term – Home workers depend on predictable costs. A fixed-price contract means no unexpected mid-contract rises, making it easier to budget
- Service reliability – Some business-grade or premium packages include faster fault-fix times, which can be worth it if downtime means lost income
- Data-heavy households – If you’re sharing with family or housemates, aim for a faster package so your work isn’t affected when everyone else is streaming or gaming
- Extras and savings – Many deals include rewards such as bill credit or gift cards. Business packages sometimes add features like static IPs or priority support
If you’re relying on your broadband to earn a living, it’s worth choosing a package that gives you a bit of headroom. Full Fibre, decent upload speeds and solid Wi-Fi will make your working day feel far smoother and far less stressful.
Home versus business broadband packages – what’s the difference?
In a nutshell, home broadband is built for everyday use: streaming, browsing, gaming and the usual mix of devices. It’s fast and generally good value, but support is standard and fault fix times aren’t guaranteed. For most households, especially those on Full Fibre, that’s absolutely fine.
Business broadband, on the other hand, is designed for people who rely on their connection to work. You’ll often get faster fault resolution, priority support and sometimes the option of a static IP, which is useful for remote access or running certain services. It usually costs more, but if downtime means lost income – or you simply want extra reliability – the difference can be worth it. There are even people who, believe it or not, prefer a business broadband package for their home because of these useful features.
Our expert advisors have access to special offers and can create a personalised package just for you. Give us a call!
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