Government plans to cut broadband costs for low-income households
People receiving benefits could save 'up to £100', the Government believes
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People receiving benefits could save 'up to £100', the Government believes
There are currently nine ISPs that offer social tariffs, but the U.K. government says only 1.2% of eligible people are taking advantage of these deals.
New system allows customers to give permission to broadband providers to confirm their eligibility for cheaper deals.
Broadband bills could be cut for millions of low-income households under Government plans to encourage social tariffs.
For access to most social tariffs, claimants have to prove their entitlement as often as once a month by providing screenshots or letters from the Jobcentre to their provider