Provider directory
Broadband providers without line rental
A practical shortlist of UK providers to check if you want broadband without paying for a traditional analogue landline.
Provider comparison
Availability is postcode-led. A provider can be excellent in one street and unavailable in the next, especially where full fibre networks are being built area by area.
| Provider | Likely no-line-rental route | Good fit | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT | Openreach FTTP, SOGEA, Digital Voice | Homes wanting a mainstream provider and optional voice replacement | Visit BT |
| Sky | Openreach FTTP or SOGEA | Households bundling broadband with TV or mobile | Visit Sky |
| Virgin Media | Cable and fibre network | Fast downloads where Virgin Media is cabled | Visit Virgin Media |
| Vodafone | Openreach FTTP, CityFibre, 5G home broadband | Value-focused full fibre or mobile broadband shoppers | Visit Vodafone |
| Hyperoptic | Own full fibre network | Flats, city buildings and covered urban postcodes | Visit Hyperoptic |
| Community Fibre | Own full fibre network | London homes in covered boroughs | Visit Community Fibre |
| Three | 5G home broadband | Renters and homes that want broadband without a fixed line install | Visit Three |
| EE | FTTP, SOGEA and 5G home broadband | BT-group coverage with mobile bundle options | Visit EE |
| Plusnet | FTTP and SOGEA | Lower-cost mainstream broadband without a phone package | Visit Plusnet |
| TalkTalk | FTTP and SOGEA | Budget-conscious households comparing contract pricing | Visit TalkTalk |
How to compare providers fairly
Check the technology
Full fibre is different from copper-based broadband sold without a calls package. The installation, speed and future-proofing can be very different.
Compare total cost
Look beyond the headline monthly price. Setup charges, annual price rises, router delivery and contract length can change the real cost.
Read voice terms
If you still use a home phone, alarm, care device or payment terminal, check Digital Voice or VoIP compatibility before switching.
Confirm availability
Provider maps are not perfect. Always run the provider's own postcode checker before assuming a package can be ordered.
Not sure which broadband type you need? Start with the plain-English guide to the PSTN switch-off.
Read the switch-off guide