BT has announced plans to offer fibre broadband at less than half price to any household in the UK which is receiving universal credit.

One would have thought that these hard up families have suffered enough without the extra burden of having BT fibre as well.

Just grabbing some popcorn ready for the hot takes of “scroungers should get a job and buy their broadband at full price” because they don’t realise you can be claiming Universal Credit and be working.

Biddy203/05/2021 11:43

Just grabbing some popcorn ready for the hot takes of “scroungers should g …Just grabbing some popcorn ready for the hot takes of “scroungers should get a job and buy their broadband at full price” because they don’t realise you can be claiming Universal Credit and be working. Read lessRead more

Yup, as well as Carers - unless on legacy benefits like Income Support, they get UC as well as a top up

Raptorman03/05/2021 18:58

What will happen if you are already with BT ? My wife is disabled and I am …What will happen if you are already with BT ? My wife is disabled and I am her carer and she is also currently fighting her third bought of lung cancer, any saving we could get would be fantastic.Read lessRead more

I think you can if you are out of contract. Might be worth a call and just explain your circumstances though if you’re still in contract.

Wishing your wife (and yourself) all the best.

deleted234448003/05/2021 11:31

One would have thought that these hard up families have suffered enough …One would have thought that these hard up families have suffered enough without the extra burden of having BT fibre as well.Read lessRead more

I disagree I've got bt fibre. Wouldn't swap it for anyone else. And when you want to cancel or renew. You get to talk to someone from this country.

Knighthammer03/05/2021 11:52

Not looked at that, although i should do as my SKY contract is ending end …Not looked at that, although i should do as my SKY contract is ending end of this month lol, In the article it does sayThe average fibre package in the UK costs about £25 a month, according to comparison site Uswitch.People eligible for BT Home Essentials will pay £15 a month for speeds of about 36 megabits per second (Mbps).Read lessRead more

Get haggling with Sky mate if you're that close to the end of your contract!

Raptorman03/05/2021 18:58

What will happen if you are already with BT ? My wife is disabled and I am …What will happen if you are already with BT ? My wife is disabled and I am her carer and she is also currently fighting her third bought of lung cancer, any saving we could get would be fantastic.Read lessRead more

It's available to new and existing customers, the requirement is to be on any of the benefits listed, existing BT Basic customers can also move to this package.

Doesn’t it cos twice the price of any other fibre anyway?

B0ne503/05/2021 12:21

I disagree I've got bt fibre. Wouldn't swap it for anyone else. And when …I disagree I've got bt fibre. Wouldn't swap it for anyone else. And when you want to cancel or renew. You get to talk to someone from this country.Read lessRead more

Not in my experience!

arCuThEDOWDr03/05/2021 13:21

Get haggling with Sky mate if you're that close to the end of your …Get haggling with Sky mate if you're that close to the end of your contract!Read lessRead more

Thats was to be this weeks task, this offer makes it a lil easier as i can see if i can use it as a bit of extra leverage being a full time carer

Agent-00603/05/2021 16:45

I think the price includes both line and fibre, probably an older router I …I think the price includes both line and fibre, probably an older router I guess.Read lessRead more

It includes line rental and 700 minutes of calls to UK landlines and UK mobiles, the latest hub (Smart Hub 2) would be included.

joxeruk200003/05/2021 11:47

Doesn’t it cos twice the price of any other fibre anyway?

Not looked at that, although i should do as my SKY contract is ending end of this month lol,

In the article it does say
The average fibre package in the UK costs about £25 a month, according to comparison site Uswitch.
People eligible for BT Home Essentials will pay £15 a month for speeds of about 36 megabits per second (Mbps).

Do you need fibre to load up ‘indeed’?

Including Universal Credit and legacy benefits such as the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support or Employment and Support Allowance.

Biddy203/05/2021 11:43

Just grabbing some popcorn ready for the hot takes of “scroungers should g …Just grabbing some popcorn ready for the hot takes of “scroungers should get a job and buy their broadband at full price” because they don’t realise you can be claiming Universal Credit and be working. Read lessRead more

Yup, Tyrone2020 seems to be the first!

Knighthammer03/05/2021 16:34

Thats was to be this weeks task, this offer makes it a lil easier as i can …Thats was to be this weeks task, this offer makes it a lil easier as i can see if i can use it as a bit of extra leverage being a full time carerRead lessRead more

Def, good luck!

packard03/05/2021 12:54

Wonders how much they will charge for phone rental with it ?

I think the price includes both line and fibre, probably an older router I guess.

packard03/05/2021 12:54

Wonders how much they will charge for phone rental with it ?

They have to be bundled together in the cost you see now.

Knighthammer03/05/2021 11:52

Not looked at that, although i should do as my SKY contract is ending end …Not looked at that, although i should do as my SKY contract is ending end of this month lol, In the article it does sayThe average fibre package in the UK costs about £25 a month, according to comparison site Uswitch.People eligible for BT Home Essentials will pay £15 a month for speeds of about 36 megabits per second (Mbps).Read lessRead more

I’ve just cancelled sky. I was only on basic 14 Meg and they wanted £25.
So I’ve just gone with Vodafone super fast deal. Up to 59mg for £22 a month. Two years contract though. But anything better than sky.

Raptorman03/05/2021 18:58

What will happen if you are already with BT ? My wife is disabled and I am …What will happen if you are already with BT ? My wife is disabled and I am her carer and she is also currently fighting her third bought of lung cancer, any saving we could get would be fantastic.Read lessRead more

Seems like "Beardy" offers the same so you might be able to switch ?
theguardian.com/bus…its

Wonders how much they will charge for phone rental with it ?

Hey, they offering that only in the UK ? (edited)

Anyone know if this includes PIP too?

B0ne503/05/2021 12:21

I disagree I've got bt fibre. Wouldn't swap it for anyone else. And when …I disagree I've got bt fibre. Wouldn't swap it for anyone else. And when you want to cancel or renew. You get to talk to someone from this country.Read lessRead more

Philip Jansen is that you?? (edited)

deleted234448003/05/2021 11:31

One would have thought that these hard up families have suffered enough …One would have thought that these hard up families have suffered enough without the extra burden of having BT fibre as well.Read lessRead more

BT are great.

Until you have a problem. They are the Vodaphone of the landline market.

Oh joy can't wait to go into even more god forsaken hell holes people call there home

What will happen if you are already with BT ? My wife is disabled and I am her carer and she is also currently fighting her third bought of lung cancer, any saving we could get would be fantastic.

The disclaimer surely being ‘where they currently offer fibre’
My address is still waiting for a fibre broadband option from anyone, at any price....and no I don’t live in a rural area

Biddy203/05/2021 19:46

I think you can if you are out of contract. Might be worth a call and just …I think you can if you are out of contract. Might be worth a call and just explain your circumstances though if you’re still in contract.Wishing your wife (and yourself) all the best. Read lessRead more

Thanks, it sounds like we won't get it as we don't have actual 'fibre' broadband.

Wongy11103/05/2021 22:42

Seems like "Beardy" offers the same so you might be able to switch …Seems like "Beardy" offers the same so you might be able to switch ?https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/may/03/bt-to-offer-under-half-price-fibre-broadband-to-people-on-benefitsRead lessRead more

I renewed my contract last year so not able to change yet.

It launched this morning for anyone interested bt.com/exp…als

Pretty good price considering BT is normally expensive.

Ive read and it is mainly universal credit and income support, Does anyone know if child tax credit and working tax credit are eligible if they are I will pass this link on to someone who may be eligible ?

_-Richie-_27/06/2021 12:18

It launched this morning for anyone interested …It launched this morning for anyone interested https://www.bt.com/exp/broadband/home-essentialsRead lessRead more

Thanks

Fowarded that to my friend & now they can get a freeview recorder & bt sports & entertainment & HD & 36mb broadband & BT App (4 devices) for the grand total of £55

Couple that with Amazon Prime.

Pretty sure they will let me abuse one device on the BT App too. Job done.

Typical speeds, may vary depending on your post code.


More info:
https://www.hotukdeals.com/discussions/bt-home-essentials-unlimited-fibre-broadband-calls-36mbps-ps15pm-67mbps-ps20pm-for-customers-on-universal-credit-or-some-benefits-3753987
. (edited)