Best Broadband Social Tariffs (For Those On Certain Benefits) Megathread

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I thought I'd create a deal with some of the best social tariffs available (Broadband Social Tariffs Are For People On Universal Credit And certain legacy benefits), possibly the right time to do this.
Not all social tariffs are made equal, so this is the pick of the best, that can't be beaten by signing up to a "normal" broadband deal.

New info From Virgin Media
Virgin Media UK Make it Easier to Take Social Broadband Tariff

The new system simplifies the process by removing the need for customers to prove their entitlement to broadband providers (e.g. sending screenshots of their Universal Credit account or providing a letter from the Jobcentre), which can occur as regularly as every month. Some ISPs, such as Sky Broadband, have already implemented this and now Virgin Media have done the same.

Full list following this link, or selected picks below

Have added a couple of 4G / 5G deals at the bottom if the below broadband offerings aren't for you

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EE
EE BASICS

Low-cost social mobile tariff to keep you connected. Only available if you’re on specific benefits.

We believe everyone should have access to connectivity. That’s why we’ve introduced the Basics plan on the UK’s most reliable network.

What do you get?

£12 per month* SIM only, includes:

• 5GB data on the UK’s best network
• Unlimited calls
• Unlimited texts
• Great speeds, max. 25 Mbps

30-day rolling contract for 12 months. No early exit fees apply.

You must be receiving one of the following benefits:

• Universal credit (All claimants)
• Pension credit (Guarantee Credit)
• Employment and Support Allowance - eligibility rules apply (see full Basics plan T&Cs)
• Jobseeker’s allowance - eligibility rules apply (see full Basics plan T&Cs)
• Income support

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VODAFONE
Vodafone Essentials Broadband is a fast, reliable and affordable service. It costs just £12 a month, with download speeds of up to 38Mbps, to help you stay connected during difficult times.

Who can get Vodafone Essentials Broadband?

Anyone receiving one of the following state benefits can get the service:

• Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Universal Credit
• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Existing Vodafone customers that have been identified as financially vulnerable can also get the service.

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BT
BT Home essentials for £15 / £20 per month with speeds of up to 67mb

Who can get BT Home Essentials?
New or existing BT customers can apply. You’ll also need to be receiving one of these benefits to qualify:

• Universal Credit
  (all claimants)
• Pension Credit
  (Guarantee Credit)

• Employment and Support Allowance
  (Eligibility rules apply)
• Jobseeker’s Allowance
  (Eligibility rules apply)
• Income Support

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G-NETWOK
G - Network Essential fibre broadband 50mb for £15 per month

In order to qualify for Essential Fibre, customers must be (and remain) eligible for, and in receipt of, at least one of the following benefits:

• Universal Credit
• Income Support
• Pension Credit (guarantee credit)
• Income-related Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

We will ask customers to provide us with documentation to prove that they are currently receiving at least one of the qualifying benefits.

The named individual on the Essential Fibre order must be the same as the named individual receiving a qualifying benefit and registered at the same address.

Enjoy a Full Fibre connection offering 50Mbps download speeds for just £15 a month for those who are eligible.

Why choose G.Network’s Essential Fibre broadband?

• Superfast speeds (50Mb download speed/15Mb upload speed)
• End-to-end 100% fibre directly into every home, (unlike other providers who use slower copper wires)
• Free connection and 12-month minimum contract term *
• Wifi router included **
• A telephone support line to deal with any problems

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HYPEROPTIC
Hyperoptic fair fibre, £15 per month for 50mb

Who is eligible for Hyperoptic’s Fair Fibre Plan?

Hyperoptic’s Fair Fibre Plan is available to new and existing customers, subject to eligibility criteria. You will need to apply and supply some personal information to us to show you’re currently receiving at least one of the following qualifying benefits:

• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Income-related Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
• Housing Benefit
• Personal Independence Payment
• Attendance Allowance
• Universal Credit
• Care Leavers support
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Also currently available for £5 more per month is 150mb with £50 gift card

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VIRGIN MEDIA
Cheapest p/m on the list at £12.50

Virgin media essential broadband for £12.50 per month with 15mb downloads

Essential Broadband gives you download and upload speeds averaging 15Mbps and 2Mbps – plenty for browsing, emailing, making video calls, HD streaming, casual gaming and keeping up to date on social media.

• Available to those who receive Universal Credit
• Always at £12.50 a month, if you’re eligible
• Your price won’t change while you’re receiving Universal Credit payments
• 30-day rolling contract
• This is a broadband-only package available to current Virgin Media customers – if you currently have a package which includes TV and a phone line these services will be disconnected

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TALKTALK
Possible 6 months free broadband from TalkTalk for jobseekers

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SKY
sky.com/hel…iff

Are you eligible?

To qualify for our social tariff offers, you (the Sky account holder) need to be claiming one of these benefits:

• Universal Credit (UC)
• Pension Credit (PC)
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance (I-ESA)
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (I-JSA)
• Income Support (IS)

You need to be named on the monthly statement for the benefit - another member of the household can’t qualify for you. We’ll be validating this with the Department of Work and Pensions to make sure you’re eligible.

Our Sky Broadband Basics offer is only available if you already have Sky Broadband with us. To also add our Sky Mobile offer, you’ll need be taking Sky Broadband Basics, and:

• Already have Sky Mobile and a 3GB data plan.
• Or you can add a new 3GB data plan with Sky Mobile.

You’ll need to get in touch to move to Sky social tariffs.

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NOW
help.nowtv.com/art…ics

What’s included in the NOW Broadband Basics package?

You get NOW Fab Fibre Membership for £20 a month, with an average download speed of 36Mbps. (Usual price £32 a month)

You get our Pay as you Use calls plan included at no extra cost. So you only pay for the calls you make, with no monthly charge.

Good to know
We'll give you an ongoing monthly contract when you join NOW Basics. So you'll just need to let us know 31 days in advance if you want to cancel, and you won't need to pay any early termination charges.

If you're are currently receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit, you might be eligible for NOW Broadband Basics.

The NOW account holder must be the person receiving these benefits, and named on the Universal or Pension Credit monthly statement.

Three 5G broadband Pay Nothing for 3 months, then £20pm

Voxi for now £10 unlimited data (BB Box required)

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Further links to some on topic categories for your perusal

Broadband
Virgin
Vodafone
BT
Superfast Broadband
A simple guide to cheap broadband

Cost of living page

Thanks for looking