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Cheaper TV/Broadband for pensioners?

(5 Posts)
yogitree Tue 03-Dec-24 11:46:49

Has anyone tried to get this?
I am hoping to get a better deal than I get with TalkTalk and to change to a better, more comprehensive provider - we hardly like any of the options we have. I would like to get TV/SF Broadband and possibly mobile all on the one deal.

HousePlantQueen Tue 03-Dec-24 12:49:10

You're likely to be eligible for a social tariff if you receive a means-tested state benefit, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit or legacy equivalents.

The exact requirements depend on the broadband provider in question – some only offer social tariffs to Universal Credit recipients, while others extend eligibility to those on Council Tax Support, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment & Support Allowance

Those who receive Guarantee Credit (a top-up to Pension Credit) are also usually eligible

HousePlantQueen Tue 03-Dec-24 12:49:44

Quick google provided the above! Ask your own provider too

MayBee70 Wed 18-Dec-24 22:44:11

My contract with TalkTalk has expired; I should have renewed it today but forgot. I’m a complete technophobe. I’m so frustrated with myself. Am totally dependent on my internet and sick of trying to have conversations with bots.

MayBee70 Thu 19-Dec-24 20:27:40

I actually managed to speak to a real person at TalkTalk today and have been offered a new contract that is much cheaper than my previous one. They did say they could offer me free extras if I was disabled in any way. I was quite impressed (and relieved).