Broadband deals for low-income families — how to get a social tariff on certain benefits
Find out which providers are offering broadband social tariffs for customers receiving Universal Credit or other government financial support.
Social tariffs are way to get broadband for customers receiving Universal Credit and other types of financial support. They're much cheaper than the standard monthly rate for the service and are reserved for these customers to help them afford the usual monthly price of a broadband connection.
They’re still usually the same speed, quality, and other home broadband deals. The only difference is the price.
Can I get free broadband?
While the UK doesn't offer free broadband, Universal Credit receivers can qualify for heavily discounted broadband deals from a number of broadband providers.
Quick Links to Provider's Website for further information on the deals offered.
BT
Community Fibre
| Provider | Deal | Speed | Price per month | Qualifying Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | Home Essentials 1 | 36Mbps | £15.00 | Universal Credit, ESA, Income Support, JSA, Pension Credit (guarantee credit element) |
| BT | Home Essentials 2 | 67Mbps | £20.00 | As Above |
| Community Fibre (London only) | Essential | 10Mbps | £12.50 | Universal Credit, ESA, Housing Benefit, Income Support, JSA, Care Leavers Support, Pension Credit (guarantee credit element), PIP |
| G Network (London only) | Essential | 50Mbps | £15.00 | Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, ESA, Income Support, JSA, Pension Credit (guarantee credit element) |
| Hyperoptic (London only) | Fair Fibre 50 | 50Mbps | £15.00 | Universal Credit, ESA, Housing Benefit, Income Support, JSA, PIP, Care Leavers Support, Pension Credit (guarantee credit element) |
| Hyperoptic (London only) | Fair Fibre 150 | 150Mbps | £25.00 | As Above |
| KCOM (East Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire only) | Full Fibre Flex | 30Mbps | £19.99 | Universal Credit (and out of work), ESA, Income Support, JSA, PIP, Pension Credit (guarantee credit element) |
| NOW | Basics | 36Mbps | £20.00 | Universal Credit, Pension Credit |
| SKY | Basics | 36Mbps | £20.00 | Universal Credit, Pension Credit |
| Virgin Media | Essential | 15Mbps | £15.00 | Universal Credit |