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Did you know if you are on a low income you can get broadband for as little as £15 per month? With the cost of living rising, and people still struggling financially from the pandemic, these little known deals are a godsend.
Having access to the internet at home is no longer considered a luxury, but a necessity. It's vital for children's education, access to loved ones, work, everyday admin tasks, entertainment purposes, shopping and much more.
Broadband Discounts for Low-Income Families
Home internet providers have launched cheaper broadband deals for UK households on benefits – here's what you need to know.
Here are all the UK internet providers that offer Cheap Broadband for those on low incomes and benefits such as Universal Credit in order of price...
1 - BT
Get strong, reliable WI-FI with BT home essentials package. If you qualify, you’ll get Home Essentials for a year, even if you come off benefits. This package has no data caps or download limits.
Price: £15 Per Month
Contract Terms: 12 Month Contract
Qualifying Benefits: Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Jobseeker’s Allowance or Income Support
Average Speeds: 67Mbs
Evidence Needed: National Insurance Number, BT will automatically run an eligibility check every 12 months.
2 - Virgin Media
New and existing customers can get online at home for just £15 a month with Virgin Media's Essential broadband package.
Price: £15 Per Month
Contract Terms: 30 day rolling contract
Qualifying Benefits: Universal Credit
Average Speeds: 15Mbps
Evidence Needed: A clear screenshot of your online Universal Credit Payments page, showing your name, address, assessment period and payment date. The payment date shown must be within the last 30 days to qualify.
3 - Hyperoptic
Hyperoptic's 'Fair Fiber' Plans start at £15 per month, but also give you the option to upgrade to faster speeds for a seriously discounted price. It's available to new and existing customers in eligible areas.
Price: £15 Per Month
Contract Terms: 30 day rolling contract
Qualifying Benefits: Income Support, Pension Credit, Income-related Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Housing Benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance, Universal Credit, Care Leavers support or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Average Speeds: 50Mb
Evidence Needed: You will need to provide a document proving you're in receipt of one of the above benefits. It should not be older than 90 days and would need to show your full name and address.
4 - Sky
Sky Broadband Social Tariff is only available to existing customers, and costs £20 per month.
Price: £20 Per Month
Contract Terms: 18 Months
Qualifying Benefits: Universal Credit or Pension Credit
Average Speeds: 36Mb/s
Evidence Needed: National Insurance Number
To claim this deal you will need to ring SKY on 03300 533 556
5 - NOW
NOW Broadband Basics Tariff is only available to existing customers, and costs £20 per month. You will also get a 'Pay as you Use' calls plan included at no extra cost. So you only pay for the calls you make, with no monthly charge.
Price: £20 Per Month
Contract Terms: Rolling Monthly Contract
Qualifying Benefits: Universal Credit or Pension Credit
Average Speeds: 36Mbps
Evidence Needed: National Insurance number and you might need to send in evidence of your qualifying benefit.
To claim this deal you will need to ring NOW on 0333 759 5056
6 - TalkTalk
Price: Free for 6 Months
Contract Terms: No Contract and No credit check
Qualifying Benefits: Universal Credit and have a work coach through the Job Centre to qualify.
Average Speeds: 38Mb/s
Evidence Needed: None, you need to apply for the free broadband via your Jobcentre., your work coach will give you a code to use with talkTalk.
Benefits you need to Receive to Qualify for some or all Providers
>> Universal Credit, with zero earnings
>> Income support
>> Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
>> Guaranteed Pensions Credit
>> Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
>> Housing Benefit
>> Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
>> Attendance Allowance, Universal Credit
>> Care Leavers support
FAQs
Can I get Free Broadband on Benefits?
Unfortunately, no providers are currently offering free broadband to UK customers on benefits, but they are offering it very cheap. If you are on a qualifying benefit such as universal credit, you can get online at home for as little as £15 per month.
Need to save even more money? Check out our huge range of Freebies and articles on how to get free stuff
We really hope this article can help a few people out, and as always if you have any questions or know of any other providers offering discounted broadband, please let us know in the comments below...
