discount for people on benefits

[blue_bear]

Hi guys im looking for a new providor for my broadband, i have heard BT do a discount for people on certain benefits, any advice be most welcome ty 🙂 

[imjolly · Accepted solution]

BT are not the only provider to have packages for people on certain benefits

https://www.bt.com/exp/broadband/home-essentials?s_cid=con_bt_dg-home_awin_aff_vidAJM_110483-Editori...

[blue_bear]

Ooops   the link seems to be Idle 

[imjolly]

@blue_bear 

Just tried and link works fine. Maybe try different browser

[decembersangel]

Hi @blue_bear 👋

If you search 'BT Home Essentials' you should find a link near the top of the page but here is the info for it from the BT page:-

Who can get BT Home Essentials?

New or existing BT customers can apply. You’ll also need to be receiving one of these benefits to qualify:

• Universal Credit
  (all claimants)
• Pension Credit
  (Guarantee Credit)

• Employment and Support Allowance
  (Eligibility rules apply)
• Jobseeker’s Allowance
  (Eligibility rules apply)
• Income Support

Don’t forget you’ll need your National Insurance number when you order, so we can check you’re eligible.

12 month contract

No early exit fees, so you’re not tied in if your circumstances change.

Instant
eligibility check

With our qualifying check, you’ll immediately find out if you can get Home Essentials.

Home Essentials broadband includes:

Guaranteed speeds

Get the speeds we promise or
£20 back with our Stay Fast Guarantee.

Strong, reliable wi-fi

Get a great connection with our powerful Smart Hub.

Unlimited broadband

With no data caps or download limits, you can do as much as you like online.

Security as standard

Our 3,000 security experts work 24/7 to help protect you and our network from cyber attacks.

How do I get Home Essentials?

You can switch over for no extra charge if you’re an existing BT, EE or Plusnet broadband customer who’s eligible for our Home Essentials package.

Call your provider number and we’ll handle the rest:

BT customers please call 0800 800 150
Monday - Friday 8am - 9pm Saturday - Sunday 8am - 8pm

EE customers please call 0800 079 5122
Monday - Friday 8am - 9pm Saturday - Sunday 8am - 8pm

Plusnet customers please call 0800 432 0200
Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm

I am on this (FTTC) package and I pay £15/mth. BT review your eligibility for this on a yearly basis through the DWP.

Hope this helps x x