Broadband Social Tariffs

Broadband social tariffs are designed for individuals and households with low incomes. They often include waivers for early termination charges. These tariffs are designed to be flexible and accommodate those facing financial difficulties. If this flexibility is important to you, make sure that you clarify the deal you are considering offers these options. Before cancelling, it's essential to have a direct conversation with your ISP to understand any charges you may incur and to explore any potential flexibility they may offer to assist your situation.

If you're currently under contract and eligible for a broadband social tariff, we recommend contacting your current Internet service provider to inquire about the availability of social tariffs. Most ISPs offer this option as part of their commitment to digital inclusion and social equity. Generally, broadband providers do not impose early termination fees if you switch to a broadband social tariff mid-contract. If you are with TalkTalk, please note that they don't officially have a social tariff; however, they do offer a six-month free tariff, which can be applied for via JobCentre Plus.

To be eligible for a broadband social tariff, you must claim one of the Government schemes listed below. Alternatively, you can use our broadband availability checker to find exclusive deals in your area that are available to everyone. The broadband market is highly competitive for new customers, and you're likely to receive a similar discount to a social tariff during your first year. Be sure to note when your contract period is due to end, as prices will likely increase after your welcome period. Ideally, consider switching to a provider that offers a social tariff, even if you do not choose it initially. If your financial circumstances change, you'll be better positioned to switch to the social tariff without incurring any early termination charges.

• Universal Credit
• Pension Credit
• Income Support
• Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
• Income-based Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Attendance Allowance - Care Leavers support

There are no time constraints other than the initial contract period. At the end of your contract, your provider will re-check your eligibility so that you can continue to receive the discounted rates.

To help you save money, we aim to provide you with a wide range of choices. Our broadband availability checker can search for the best deals in your area by postcode. However, like all comparison sites, there may be small independent internet service providers that are not listed. To address this, we manually list them above, along with the regions they cover if they are not nationwide. Simply click through to the provider and enter your postcode to check availability. Alternatively, you can enter your postcode into our checker to find the best deals and identify providers offering social tariffs.

Unfortunately, broadband providers have different eligibility criteria for offering a broadband social tariff. You can use the filters at the top of the page to determine which internet providers offer discounts based on your benefit type. If these are limited or unavailable in your area and you are out of contract, consider switching to a new provider. Discounted rates and cashback offers are regularly available to new customers. Low-cost broadband providers

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