Millions of UK households could slash their broadband or mobile bill by signing up to a discounted tariff.
If you’re on a low income and claim certain benefits, you could be eligible for a social tariff, with prices starting from £12 a month for broadband and £10 for mobile. The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) recently launched a scheme which makes it easier to identity people on benefits, so they can claim a social tariff.
It comes after Ofcom found millions of households are missing out on these cheaper deals. You could be eligible for a social tariff if you claim benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Income Support or Jobseekers Allowance.
Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at Independent Age, said: “Social tariffs can be a lifeline to help older people who are struggling financially stay connected. The internet can help people in later life stay in touch with friends and family and to access information on financial entitlements, deals and services but it has to be affordable. If you receive a means-tested benefit, it’s vital that you find out if you’re eligible for a social tariff.”
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