Vodafone is relaunching its social tariff on its Voxi network to help struggling families during the cost of living crisis.
The “Voxi for Now” tariff was first available for a limited time during the pandemic to those who had become unemployed.
But the mobile network has now reintroduced the deal and expanded its eligibility so more people can access it.
Through the tariff, Voxi customers can get unlimited 5G data, calls and texts for £10 a month for up to six months.
You usually pay £35 for this service at full price, meaning you could save £25 a month - or £150 over the full six months.
Previously, only those in receipt of Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance could sign up to “Voxi for Now”.
But Vodafone has now expanded the eligibility so that those who claim Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment can apply for the tariff too.
There is no contract or credit check for the “Voxi for Now” tariff, and you can pause or cancel the plan at any time.
There's also no credit check and you'll need to show evidence of getting benefits when you sign up.
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Max Taylor, consumer director at Vodafone UK, said: “By enhancing VOXI for Now and extending it to anyone experiencing financial hardship, we hope to keep as many people as possible connected, both to family and friends, as well as to vital online services.
“If you can’t afford your current plan, or you know someone who is struggling, we can help.”
The update from Vodafone comes after Sky launched a new cheaper broadband social tariff for low income customers.
The new Broadband Basics costs £20 a month and will be for existing Sky customers who get Universal Credit or Pension Credit.
The tariff will offer 36Mbit/s broadband for 18 months. This type of deal usually costs £25 a month with Sky - so you would save £90 over that time.
Once your contract has come to an end, you’ll revert back to whatever the standard rate costs at the time.
The same £25 deal is available if you have Now TV, which is part of Sky, and is called Now Broadband Basics.
What other social tariffs are available?
The following tariffs are for cheaper broadband, rather than specifically mobile.
BT Home Essentials: £15 a month, 36Mbit/s, 700 minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-based Employment Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
BT Home Essentials 2: £20 a month, 67Mbit/s, unlimited minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-based Employment Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
Community Fibre: £10 a month, 10Mbit/s, no minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, and PIP recipients.
G.Network Essential Fibre Broadband: £15 a month, 50Mbit/s, no minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit, Income Support, Pension Credits, Employment Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
Hyperoptic Fair Fibre 50: £15 a month, 50Mbit/s, no minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, PIP, Income Support, Pension Credits, Employment Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
Hyperoptic Fair Fibre 150, £25 a month, 150Mbit/s, no minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit zero earnings, Housing Benefit, PIP, Income Support, Pension Credits, Employment Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
Virgin Media Essential broadband: £15 a month, 15Mbit/s speeds, no minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit only.
Sky Broadband Basics: £20 a month, 36Mbit/s, no minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit or Pension Credit.
Now Broadband Basics: £20 a month, 36Mbit/s, no minutes included.
Available to people on: Universal Credit or Pension Credit.
