New and existing Virgin Media customers facing financial difficulty and who are claiming Universal Credit can now sign up for Essential Broadband Plus, the company’s fastest social tariff which offers broadband with speeds of 50Mbps for just £20 a month.
The UK’s main broadband and mobile companies have agreed to improve low-cost offers to help customers stay connected as the cost of living soars.
Vodafone has relaunched its ‘VOXI For Now’ plan, helping those experiencing financial hardship to stay connected. The plan will give unlimited 5G mobile data, minutes and texts for just £10 a month.
Sky has launched a discounted broadband package for low-income customers, following pressure from Ofcom.
Previously only available online or over the phone, BT has brought its Home Essentials package and real-time eligibility checker into every one of its nationwide retail stores,
BT’s social tariff, Home Essentials is now available for customers to buy online. Announced back in April, BT Home Essentials is exclusive to those on Universal Credit and a range of other means-tested benefits, the package offers fibre broadband and calls for £15 a month, saving customers £240 a year compared to an equivalent package.
Vodafone has launched a new plan to help people who have become unemployed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic to stay connected.