Martin Lewis highlights DWP social tariffs for cut-price broadband

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 10:01 · Archive

Social tariffs can reduce broadband and phone bills to as little as £10 for people claiming DWP benefits.

Social tariffs are cheaper broadband, phone and water packages available to people claiming DWP benefits including Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some disability benefits. Money expert Martin Lewis discussed these tariffs on his programme, causing a spike of interest in the schemes. Current prices range from £10 to £23 for unlimited broadband.

Most tariffs offer broadband speeds over 30 Mbit/s, fast enough for video calls, streaming HD films and online shopping. The packages are delivered in the same way as normal contracts, sometimes with better terms such as no mid-contract price increases. Setup costs, if charged at all, should only be small.

People can check whether their current provider offers a social tariff, with Ofcom listing all available options. Most tariffs can be applied for online or by calling the provider. If a provider does not offer a social tariff, customers can switch to one that does, and may be able to leave their current contract without penalty fees. The person receiving the benefit must be the main person on the contract.

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• Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefitsReading Chronicle · 26 Oct, 09:27
• Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefitsBracknell News · 26 Oct, 09:27

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