There are strong offers available right now on broadband, so it's worth comparing them if you're out of contract. BT told us that the global demand for electrical components has increased the cost of producing its broadband hubs. 'We have a range of competitive deals and offers for our customers, and existing customers are unaffected,' the spokesperson added. Reintroduction: The upfront fee covers the cost of broadband hubsAre there any deals available with no setup fee? According to Uswitch, these were the best value broadband deals on July 31, based on factors including price, provider, speed and extras, such as vouchers.