An estimated four million households are not claiming a social broadband tariff from their internet provider that could see monthly bills reduced to as little as £12 per month. Broadband and mobile phone packages are going up this month by at least 14 per cent for millions of customers, but a new comparison tool from MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE.com) could help them 'lock in' a long-term cheaper deal.
Announcing the new online tool in the latest edition of the weekly MSE.com newsletter, the money experts said the broadband checker can also show side-by-side comparisons between standard tariffs and social tariffs, which could help those on certain benefits bring their monthly bills down.
While Universal Credit is the main benefit that triggers acceptance on to a social tariff, people on Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support and Reduced Earnings Allowance could also qualify - that’s the eligibility list for the £12 Vodafone Essentials Broadband package.
