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Switching to BT, EE, or Plusnet now carries an extra cost that you won't find with rivals Sky or Vodafone

Summary by GB News
BT and EE have resurrected a £30 charge for new broadband subscribers that was dropped from most broadband-only deals over the last decade, marking an unpopular return to the past. Starting this month, anyone who signs up to a new broadband deal with BT or EE will be forced to pay a one-off £30 activation fee.This one-off payment covers the cost of postage of the new Wi-Fi router to your home, installation and activation of the connection at you…

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GB News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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