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Broadband Costs. I Hope This Helps Someone.

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Welshy Tue 17-Feb-26 14:55:34

Broadband and Claiming Benefits .....

Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit).
Income Support.
Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Some providers include Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance, or Reduced Earnings Allowance.

Includes ...
Power Hub Router
No upfront fees
No mid-contract price rises
No early termination charges
Unlimited usagage .... If available at your address, enjoy full fibre broadband for faster downloads, gaming, and streaming. Speeds up to 73Mbps for £20 a month with Vodafone.

Or BT ...
Home Essentials No Income Plan (£15–£16/month)
Cost: Rising to £16 per month for new customers from May 2025 (formerly £15).
Speed: 36Mb average speed.
Features: Unlimited data and, crucially, unlimited calls to UK landlines and mobiles.
Eligibility: Only for those on Universal Credit (or other eligible benefits) with zero income.
Contracts: All plans are on 12-month contracts.
No Exit Fees: There are no early exit fees if your circumstances change.
Setup: There is a one-time £9.99 charge for postage and packaging.
Eligibility: You need to be receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, ESA, JSA, or Income Support.