Start Using B4RN — Even If You're Still in Contract
Introducing Connect+
Connect+ is a flexible, low-cost way to get early access to B4RN’s full-fibre broadband—even if you're still under contract with another provider.
Instead of waiting for your current deal to end, Connect+ lets you:
Start enjoying B4RN now
Get connected as soon as your property is ready, so you can experience hyperfast speeds without delay.
Just £5/month during your overlap
While you’re still paying your existing provider, Connect+ gives you access to B4RN for just £5/month (plus a one-off £60 connection fee).
Run both services side-by-side
Connect+ runs alongside your current broadband, so you don’t need to cancel early or face any penalties.
Seamless switch later
Once your existing contract ends (within 24 months), you simply move over to your full B4RN tariff—no disruption, no hassle.
Available for most B4RN users
Whether you're on a residential, business-from-home, small-business, holiday-let, or social tariff, Connect+ could be for you.
To be eligible:
You must have less than 24 months left on your current broadband contract.
You need to apply before your B4RN connection goes live.
You’ll be asked to provide evidence of your current contract end date.
Connect+ is all about flexibility. It helps you join the B4RN network sooner, without wasting what you’ve already paid for.
Monthly Fee: £5
You pay just £5/month to B4RN while remaining on your current provider’s contract (as long as it has 24 months or less remaining)
You continue paying your usual monthly charges to your existing broadband supplier until that contract ends — so you're effectively running both services in parallel.
One-Off Connection Fee: £60
A standard £60 connection fee applies upfront when you join Connect+, the same as for a full B4RN connection .
This fee must be paid even while you're on the introductory £5/month Connect+ rate.
Future Transition to Full B4RN Tariff
Once your existing contract ends, you’ll switch to a full B4RN tariff. For example:
Residential: £33/month
Social tariff: £15/month (if eligible)
10 Gbps and other specialised plans have their own rates
Connect+ Example
The following example is based on a household on our primary £33/month tariff:
You have 7 months left on your contract with your current broadband provider. You pay them a monthly fee for broadband. With Connect+, we’ll connect you to our 1Gbps full-fibre network now (£60 one-off connection fee applies) – you’ll continue to pay your current provider while paying B4RN just £5/month for the monthly service fee. At the end of those 7 months you’ll move on to your applicable B4RN tariff.
Before You Apply
Already requested B4RN?
You must have submitted a service request via Get B4RN. If not, please do that first and come back when your connection is nearly ready.Near your connection date?
Your garden dig should be complete, and your house kit installed. If not, check in with your local volunteer team or call us.Apply before going live
You must apply for Connect+ before your B4RN service is switched on.Still with another provider?
You must still be in contract with another broadband supplier. Connect+ is an extra service running alongside your existing one
Apply for Connect+
If you have already signed up to request a B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) connection, have ducting and termination boxes fitted to your house, and would like to apply for Connect+, then click the button below:
Find Out More
Contact the Connect+ team on 01524 917560 or connectplus@b4rn.org.uk
FAQs
You must have less than 24 months left on your contract with your existing broadband supplier.
You must provide proof of your existing contract and its expiry date.
Connect+ requests must be made and approved before your B4RN service is made live.
Remember, you’ll still have to pay your one-off £60 connection fee.
The best time to apply for Connect+ is when your property is nearing being connected – for example, if your garden dig is done and the house kit has been installed.
Connect+ requests must be made and approved before your B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) service is made live.
Connect+ is available for our Residential, Business Run from Home, Holiday Let, Small Independent Business and Social Tariffs. If you are seeking to join B4RN on a higher tariff, please email the Connect+ team on 01524 917560 or connectplus@b4rn.org.uk to discuss your transition to a full fibre connection with B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd).
Yes. Connect+ is intended to help people bring forward getting their B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) connection if they have chosen to delay service until their contract with their existing broadband provider ends.
No. Existing customers should have applied for Connect+ at the time they connected. The offer of Connect+ cannot be backdated.
Yes. The B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) full-fibre network is completely separate from other providers.
No. The B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) full-fibre network is completely independent from other providers, meaning it can run alongside your existing broadband.
Yes. You can keep your landline as it is, if you wish.
We offer a VoIP service, B4RN Voice, which allows you to make and receive phone calls over the internet. You can keep your existing phone number if you decide to move to B4RN Voice but ceasing your voice service with your existing provider is likely to cease your contract with them and may incur early exit fees. In most cases you will need to keep your voice service with your existing supplier until your contract ends with them and then move to B4RN Voice.
Yes. If you invest £1,500 in a single transaction you can still get the cost of your connection fee (£60) waived.
Applying for Connect+ does not affect that offer.
No. The offer of service at the discounted monthly rate will only apply from after you apply for Connect+.
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