Finding affordable broadband
Having internet access has become a necessity, with more organisations and jobs moving online.
Below are some affordable broadband providers, as well as deals for those on benefits and those with poor credit scores.
Providers should allow you to enter your postcode to see if you can benefit from their service. Comparison sites like Money Saving Expert can also give you a broader range of providers in your area.
Please note: This article isn’t to recommend any particular provider, just let you know some options available. Please ensure you read the details of any deal to make sure it’s right for you before committing to a contract.
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Offers can be subject to change and may not be available to all.
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- BT Home Essentials for Broadband and Phone Calls from £15 a month
- Eligible for those on benefits:
- Universal Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income Support
- Unlimited broadband with no caps
- 12-month contract but with no early exit fees. Not a limited time deal.
- Eligible for those on benefits:
- Hyperoptic Fair Fibre for Fibre to Property Only Internet from £15 a month
- Eligible for those on benefits:
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Income-related Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
- Housing Benefit
- Personal Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Care Leavers support
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (EAS)
- Need to have fibre to property.
- Month by month rolling contract. Not a limited time deal.
- Eligible for those on benefits:
- Virgin Essential Broadband Only from £15 a month
- Eligible for those on Universal Credit.
- Fixed price for contract, as long as you’re still on benefits. 30 Day rolling contract.
- Directsave Telecom from £18.95 a month
- No specific eligibility criteria. Check if available for you by entering postcode.
- Unlimited usage.
- Fixed price for 12 months, £22.95 after 12 months.
- Plusnet from £18.99 a month
- No specific eligibility criteria. Check if available for you by entering postcode.
- Not a limited deal but cost can change throughout contract – check T&C’s of contract offer.
- NOW from £18 a month
- No specific eligibility criteria. Check if available for you by entering postcode.
- Fixed cost for 12-month contract or no contract rolling offer for £
- Plusnet Unlimited Broadband Only from £18.99 a month
- No specific eligibility criteria. Check if available for you by entering postcode.
- Not a limited deal but cost can change throughout contract – check T&C’s of contract offer.
- Shell Energy Fast Broadband from £15.99 a month
- No specific eligibility criteria. Check if available for you by entering postcode.
- 18-month contract, check T&C of contract offer to see if price is fixed or if it’s subject to change.
- iTalk Unlimited Broadband from £19.99 a month
- No specific eligibility criteria. Check if available for you by entering postcode.
- Unlimited with no caps or hidden charges.
- Fixed price for contract.