22-10-2026 08:33 PM
Hi all, my broadband 24 month contract ends on the 12th of November 2026. Will I incur an early termination fee if I change to a new provider in the next couple of days?
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22-10-2026 08:39 PM - edited 22-10-2026 08:43 PM
If you order BB from the new provider in the next few days the actual migration will usually take place in about 2 weeks. You would incur an ETF if the migration takes place before 12th Nov. The ETF would be small, less than 1 month's fees. Doesn't the new provider offer to pay ETF up to some limit?
You could order with the new provider beforehand but insist that the migration doesn't happen before 12th Nov. to avoid any ETF.
22-10-2026 08:39 PM - edited 22-10-2026 08:43 PM
If you order BB from the new provider in the next few days the actual migration will usually take place in about 2 weeks. You would incur an ETF if the migration takes place before 12th Nov. The ETF would be small, less than 1 month's fees. Doesn't the new provider offer to pay ETF up to some limit?
You could order with the new provider beforehand but insist that the migration doesn't happen before 12th Nov. to avoid any ETF.
22-10-2026 09:53 PM
@Thos Yes, but do remember you are paying the 1 month ahead payments wise. EE are real strict on it now.
22-10-2026 10:58 PM
@JimM11 : When were they never?
22-10-2026 11:22 PM - edited 22-10-2026 11:32 PM
@XRaySpeX Deleted, irrelevant content.
22-10-2026 11:27 PM
@JimM11 : Not that! I asked when were EE never charging 1 month ahead payments? They have always done that,