BROADBAND bills are set to soar from next month – but there’s help on offer for millions of hard-up households.
Those who receive certain benefits, including Universal Credit, can slash the cost of their internet by signing up to social tariffs.
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But millions don’t and are missing out, with the average broadband bill set to rise by nearly 14% within weeks.
In August, The Sun called on the government, regulator Ofcom and suppliers to do more to support struggling customers.
We launched a tool with cost of living champions Nous to help highlight how much customers could save.
But you can also slash costs by signing up to a social broadband tariff now.
One woman told The Sun how she shaved £300 off her broadband bill signing up to one.
How do you find a social tariff and who is eligible?
Applying for a social tariff changes depending on who you are signing up with.
Providers offer different packages, so it’s worth shopping around for the best deals.
You can check other prices on the market by using comparison websites such as moneysupermarket.com or Uswitch.
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For example, BT offers two different packages with different speeds – one is £15 a month and another is £20 a month.
Meanwhile, NOW offers a social broadband package for £20. Plus, Vodafone’s Essentials broadband deal is £12.
Some of the benefits that qualify you for a social tariff include: Universal Credit, Employment and support allowance and Jobseeker’s Allowance.
But each provider has its own eligibility criteria, so bear that in mind when searching around for deals.
If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible, The Sun has come up with an easy tool to help you check.
You can save money on your mobile phone contract through social tariffs too.
EE offers its Basics package for mobile phone customers for £12, while VOXI has its own £10 monthly plan.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing [email protected]
