As of next week, it will be easier for UK households to access broadband for cheaper. Most of Britain's larger Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are already offering cheaper discounts for families in receipt of benefits like Universal Credit - but many aren't taking advantage of the deals.
Recent statistics show that just 1.2 per cent of eligible parties have taken up ISPs on cut-price packages. Confusion surrounding eligibility and the hassle of proving that benefits are being claimed are just a few reasons why people aren't taking up more affordable plans.
That's all about to change however, with a new Department for Work and Pensions scheme coming into play next week - which allows ISPs to do all of the intricate groundwork for customers across the UK. From Monday August 22, the only thing a UK broadband consumer must do is tell their ISP that they wish to be considered for a reduced-price plan, with the provider then verifying whether or not the customer is in receipt of a suitable benefit.
