Expires 29/04/2027
Plusnet does not currently offer a dedicated NHS discount or a Blue Light Card scheme. NHS staff can access the same deals available to all customers, which typically include introductory pricing for new customers on both broadband and mobile. Current deals are shown in the widget above.
How to save on a Plusnet plan
With no NHS scheme or Blue Light Card partnership in place, the main saving comes from new customer promotional pricing, which is set below the standard rate for the length of the contract term.
The biggest reductions come from switching or renegotiating at the end of a contract rather than rolling onto the out-of-contract rate, which is covered in more detail below.
Plusnet broadband
Plusnet is a Sheffield-based broadband provider that operates on the Openreach network, meaning its coverage area is broadly the same as BT and other Openreach-based providers. Packages range from standard broadband through to full fibre options at various speeds. All packages include unlimited usage, UK-based customer support and a router.
Plusnet is often positioned as a lower-cost alternative to larger providers such as Sky, BT and Virgin Media. The trade-off is that Plusnet does not offer the same breadth of TV content or bundled extras, making it better suited to customers who primarily need reliable broadband at a competitive monthly price.
Plusnet full fibre broadband
Plusnet offers full fibre broadband where the Openreach full fibre network is available. Full fibre provides faster and more consistent speeds than part-fibre connections, as the fibre runs directly to the property rather than switching to copper wire for the final stretch. Availability varies by address, and the Plusnet website has a postcode checker to confirm whether full fibre is accessible at a given property.
Plusnet mobile
Plusnet Mobile offers SIM-only plans on rolling 30-day contracts. Plans include unlimited minutes and texts with a data allowance, and run on the EE network, which provides broad UK coverage. Existing Plusnet broadband customers can receive additional data on their mobile plan as part of a combined deal.
Because Plusnet Mobile runs on EE, NHS staff after a confirmed mobile discount on the same network can compare the EE NHS discount, with further options on the Mobile Phones discounts page.
Plusnet contract terms
Plusnet broadband contracts typically run for 12 or 24 months depending on the package selected. At the end of a contract, Plusnet moves customers to an out-of-contract rate, which is usually higher than the introductory price. Comparing new customer deals at renewal rather than allowing the contract to roll over is the most straightforward way to keep costs down.
Comparing Plusnet with other providers
NHS staff looking at broadband options can also compare deals from BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media. A full list of current digital TV and broadband bundle deals is available in the TV bundles category.
