Gigaclear vs Vodafone: which is better value?
Gigaclear is £6.67 a month cheaper on its lowest average over the contract (£15.83 against £22.50), before rises Gigaclear has not fixed in advance. Gigaclear wins 1 and Vodafone wins 4 of the 19 checks below.
Gigaclear vs Vodafone, check by check
Prices, rises, fees, guarantees and complaints side by side. A tick marks the better value where the difference is clear.
| Check |  Gigaclear |  Vodafone |
|---|---|---|
| Live deals todayBroadband-only, national prices | 3 | 30 |
| Lowest average a monthOver the whole contract, set-up and price rises included | £15.83Explorer 300 · 300 Mb · rises not included | £22.50Indoor 5G Broadband 50 24 Months · 50 Mb |
| Lowest starting priceFirst month | £19300 Mb | £1950 Mb |
| Cheapest Under 150 MbAverage a month, everyday band | — | £22.50Indoor 5G Broadband 50 24 Months · 50 Mb |
| Cheapest 150–500 MbAverage a month, fast band | £15.83Explorer 300 · 300 Mb · rises not included | £22.50Indoor 5G Broadband 150 24 Months · 150 Mb |
| Cheapest 500–900 MbAverage a month, very fast band | £20.83Odyssey 600 · 600 Mb · rises not included | £30.50Full Fibre 500 CityFibre · 500 Mb |
| Cheapest 900 Mb +Average a month, gigabit band | — | £28.50Full Fibre 910 CityFibre · 910 Mb |
| Fastest dealAverage download speed | 830 Mb | ✓910 Mb |
| Average Deal ScoreAcross all live deals, 0–100 | ✓76 | 40 |
| Price risesDuring the minimum term | Not fixedRises are not fixed in the contract; you get a month to leave without a penalty | ✓+£3.50 · April+£3.50 a month every 1 April, set in the contract |
| Set-up feeLowest on live deals | £0£0–£30 activation; Linksys or eero router (unreturned router £120–£249) | £0£0; router and delivery free |
| Leaving earlyExit fee rule | The months left (no published formula) plus £30; one month’s notice | 80% of the monthly charge, less discounts, for each month left |
| Speed and Wi-Fi guarantee | Smart WiFi: at least 10 Mb in every room | Minimum speed: leave if not fixed in 30 days; Super WiFi £7 a month |
| Credit check | Not published | Soft check for broadband only |
| Social tariffFor Universal Credit and some other benefits | None | ✓Fibre 2 Essentials £20 |
| Automatic compensationOfcom scheme: £10.34 a day for faults | No | ✓Yes |
| Ofcom complaintsPer 100,000 customers, Q1 2026 (average 6) | Not in Ofcom’s table | 8 |
| Network | Own rural full fibreVillages in 26 English counties | Openreach and CityFibreUK-wide |
| Contract length | 18 months | 12 or 24 months |
| Checks won | 1 | 4 |
✓ marks the better value where the difference is clear. Averages include set-up and price rises written into the contract; rolling deals are averaged over 12 months. Where a provider does not fix its rises in advance (Sky, NOW, Gigaclear), we do not award it the cheaper average. Live prices 28 October 2026, 11:08; facts checked 24 October 2026.
What you pay over 24 months
The cheapest comparable deal from each, month by month, with the rises written into each contract.
Cheapest deal from each in the 150–500 Mb band, paid for 24 months from November 2026.
Gigaclear costs £91 less over 24 months.
- Gigaclear does not fix rises in its contracts, so its bar shows today’s price only. Rises are not fixed in the contract; you get a month to leave without a penalty.
- Gigaclear’s deal has a 18-month term; after it we assume the same price, which may change.
- Vodafone: +£3.50 a month every April adds £91.
Best Gigaclear and Vodafone deals today
Top three broadband-only deals from each provider by Deal Score, national prices on 28 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
Choose Gigaclear if…
- you want the better-rated deals overall (average Deal Score 76)
- you live in its area (Villages in 26 English counties)
Choose Vodafone if…
- you want to know your rises in advance (+£3.50 every April)
- you want the fastest speeds, up to 910 Mb
- you get Universal Credit: Fibre 2 Essentials £20
- you want automatic compensation when a fault drags on
Gigaclear and Vodafone deals that reach you
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Gigaclear vs Vodafone: common questions
Is Gigaclear cheaper than Vodafone?
Gigaclear is £6.67 a month cheaper on its lowest average over the contract (£15.83 against £22.50), before rises Gigaclear has not fixed in advance. Gigaclear wins 1 and Vodafone wins 4 of the 19 checks below. Prices depend on your address, so check both with your postcode.
Which is faster, Gigaclear or Vodafone?
In our national feed, Gigaclear’s fastest deal is 830 Mb and Vodafone’s is 910 Mb. Networks: Gigaclear, Own rural full fibre; Vodafone, Openreach and CityFibre. The speed you get depends on which networks reach your home.
Do Gigaclear and Vodafone put prices up every year?
Gigaclear: rises are not fixed in the contract; you get a month to leave without a penalty. Vodafone: +£3.50 a month every 1 April, set in the contract. Since 17 January 2025, rises in new contracts must be shown in pounds and pence.
Which has fewer complaints?
Ofcom only publishes complaint figures for the seven biggest providers: Vodafone had 8 per 100,000 customers in Q1 2026.
How do I switch from Gigaclear to Vodafone?
Contact Vodafone only: One Touch Switch handles the move, and Gigaclear must tell you about any exit fee. Leaving Gigaclear early: the months left (no published formula) plus £30; one month’s notice.
Live prices from our deals feed, updated every six hours; provider facts checked 24 October 2026; complaints from Ofcom, Q1 2026. Some providers pay us a commission when you switch through us; it never affects Deal Score or which provider wins a check. How we make money →