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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) supplies you with access to the web, usually via home, mobile or satellite broadband connection. If you're searching for the best ISP supplying broadband in your area, we can help you compare thousands of deals and find the right provider for your home.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer you access to the web in exchange for a monthly fee, although many will now also offer you extra services including a home phone line and a digital TV package. Depending on the service you signed up for, your internet could be delivered via copper or fibre optic cables under the ground, through the air via satellite or through a 3G/4G network.
Here are the UK's main Internet Service Providers:
ISPs like Three (3), o2 and EE offer competitive mobile broadband deals that allow you to get online while away from your home broadband signal.
As well as internet access, ISPs will also offer:
Local ISPs provide internet services in one or two localised areas, and usually specialise in internet access for hard-to-reach, or rural areas. Far from being a second best option, many of these providers can now provide a service just as good if not better than the widely available National ISPs.
National ISPs offer a broadband service to customers up and down the county at some incredibly competitive prices. While these services can be hard to get hold of in the most rural areas, there are still some options for anyone looking for a reliable rural broadband service.
If you're not sure which ISP currently supplies your home broadband service, here are some handy tips to help you find out:
Simply call our Switching Service on 0800 781 2981 and one of our friendly advisers will guide you through the whole process. We'll compare over 11,000 deals to find the one that suits you best, based on your location, budget and what you really need from your new connection.
If you found this article helpful, take a look at our full list of broadband guides and advise we have available.