Martin Lewis is urging four million people claiming Universal Credit and certain other benefits to take advantage of broadband social tariffs which could bring your monthly package down to between £12.50 and £20. Older people on Pension Credit may also be eligible for the cheaper deals which offer fibre broadband with mid-range speeds.
Martin told viewers of his Money Show Live that only three per cent of those who are eligible are actually taking advantage of the social tariff broadband offers. The latest figures from Ofcom show that just 136,000 of the 4.2 million households on Universal Credit who are entitled to the discounted deals have taken them up.
Explaining how social tariff broadband works to viewers, Martin said: “Those are cheaper, long-term cheap tariffs that you’re able to get in those circumstances. Usually you’ll pay between £12 to £20 per month, so it’s cheaper than current deals, it isn’t normally but it is right now -s0, if you’re on Universal Credit, go and take advantage of the cheaper broadband you’re entitled to.”
