The biggest UK broadband providers will charge between £2 - £3.50 extra, or raise subscriptions between 4.5 - 7.5%. The price hike that applies to your broadband will depend on the supplier and when you signed-up.

We've explained . According to data published by Ofcom, some 7.4 million UK households are currently out of contract and could switch to a new subscription with no repercussions.

If you're outside of the minimum contract term, you can switch to another broadband supplier — and benefit from the biggest discounts, typically reserved for new customers. You can usually check the status of your ongoing contract by asking your broadband provider – over the phone or live chat – or logging into your online account.

If you're ready to switch — you can secure three months of free broadband.

on any of its fast full-fibre broadband plans. That means you won't have to spend anything on broadband until July or August at the very earliest.

After that, EE will charge That includes download speeds of 149Mbps — with a speed guarantee of 100Mbps, unlimited download limits, and no upfront costs.

For a limited time, EE is offering . Available on full-fibre packages , which unlocks the Full Fibre 150 plan, up to the all-singing, all-dancing included as standard. If you're not outside of your current contract, EE will contribute up to £300 towards early exit fees