THOUSANDS of low-income households could be eligible for discounted broadband and mobile phone contracts, with huge savings up for grabs. A number of providers offer special tariffs for those receiving qualifying benefits, but many eligible people are not claiming the discounts. 1 A number of benefits allow you to claim freebies like broadband Credit: Getty These tariffs, known as "social tariffs", are available to households on certain benefits, including Universal Credit, and usually cost substantially less than a firm's standard broadband packages.
Here, we have outlined what all the major telecoms firms offer. BT BT Home Essentials offers fibre broadband and call plans from £15 a month. For £15 customers who have no income and receive qualifying benefits can receive speeds of 36Mbps and unlimited calls.
Those receiving benefits with a limited income can access the same plan, but without calls, for £20, with the option to upgrade to speeds of 67Mbps for £23 a month. Those on a limited income can add a call plan with unlimited calls for £10, or a pay-as-you-go plan for £2. There is also a one-off delivery charge for your broadband hub of £11.
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