You likely won't find be allowed free installation if you have bad credit, but you may not have to pay an installation charge anyway if you switch to a provider on the same broadband network. For example, if you're switching from a part-fibre deal from BT to a different part-fibre deal from Sky, you may not need to pay for installation because both connections use the same Openreach network. However, it's also worth noting that you can get discounted broadband with no upfront costs if you're currently receiving Universal Credit or another type of financial support from the government. Read all about broadband social tariffs with our guide.