Broadband prices are set to rise by around 8 per cent from April.
Mobile and broadband prices are set to rise by around 8 per cent next month, even for those mid-contract with their provider. Consumer champion Martin Lewis raised the alarm earlier this year and again during a special post-Budget edition of his Money Show Live programme on STV last week.
The quickest way to find out if you might qualify for a social tariff is to contact your broadband or mobile provider directly and ask - even if you do not qualify, they may be able to offer other ways to reduce your broadband bill. A full list of participating providers can be found on the Ofcom website here.
A new system put in place in 2022 makes it quicker for broadband providers' to check eligibility by accessing a special Department for Work and Pensions IT system - with the claimant's permission.Top Money Stories Today Benefits and social tariff broadband The providers listed below are taken from the latest guidance on social tariff broadband packages from Ofcom. You can get direct links to the broadband provider websites here.
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