Sky is making it easier for customers on benefits to get cheaper broadband.
The internet service provider is the first to join the DWP's automatic verification initiative for discounted 'social broadband' tariffs. Instead of repeatedly proving their benefit claim status to access the discount, Sky customers can give Sky permission to ask the DWP to verify their entitlement to benefits and cheaper internet.
"This means people do not need to actively prove they claim benefits whilst on a tariff designed for those on low incomes, as they did previously, often as frequently as every month," the DWP said.
