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Social tariffs: Cheaper broadband and phone packages

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NomoneyNohoney
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Social tariffs: Cheaper broadband and phone packages

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Postby NomoneyNohoney » May 31st, 2024, 9:42 am

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecom ... al-tariffs

Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband.
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Re: Social tariffs: Cheaper broadband and phone packages

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Postby UncleEbenezer » May 31st, 2024, 3:25 pm

Ah yes, the poverty trap. Earn an extra £1, lose (potentially) thousands in cascading benefits when you cease to qualify.

Carer's Allowance has been in the news as a case in point.
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