You could save money (up to £250) on your broadband bill, landline or mobile bill with Social Tariffs (Updated)

There are ways to pay less for your broadband – and in one case, mobile – if you are in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit or some other financial support due to your circumstances.

They’re called Social Tariffs – something that very little had been known about until recently.

Possible £250 saving Which? claims
The average customer could save £250 a year by switching to one of these deals, consumer group Which? says.

News OnTheWight has drawn together a list of companies that Isle of Wight residents might be using and details the offers they have. They’re ordered alphabetically.

Best deals
If it’s speed of connection that’s the most important thing to you, then WightFibre’s deal cannot be beaten with 100Mb.

If it’s monthly outgoings, the BT wins at £15/month (but Wightfibre is only £1.50/month more).

Quick access

BT Home Essentials
NOW Broadband Basics
Sky Broadband Social Tariff
WightFibre Essential Broadband
On mobile VOXI For Now

Broadband
BT Home Essentials

£15/month for broadband or £10/month for a call only plan
Up to 67Mb
12 month contract with no fee on early exit
New or existing BT customers can apply

Who can apply

Universal Credit (all claimants)
Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)
Employment and Support Allowance (Eligibility rules apply)
Jobseeker’s Allowance (Eligibility rules apply)
Income Support
(More details)

NOW Broadband Basics

£20/month
Up to 36Mb
Ongoing monthly contract with 31 days cancellation notice
Existing customers or you might be able to join NOW Broadband Basics if you’re eligible

Who can apply