State pensioners are being warned to make an urgent check to see if they can slash their broadband bill by HUNDREDS.A warning has been issued for state pensioners who have broadband in their house. State pensioners are being warned to make an urgent check to see if they can slash their broadband bill by HUNDREDS.
Social tariffs are offered to those on government benefits like Universal Credit, which is paid out by the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ), and can help older households save a stack on their bills.
Households on Pension Credit, a benefit paid to state pensioners on low incomes, are eligible to apply for the provider’s social tariffs. Virgin Media O2 customers can sign up for the Essential broadband package which costs £12.50 a month.
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Dana Haidan, VMO2’s Chief Sustainability Officer, said: “With today’s research revealing pensioners feel increasingly isolated due to the rising cost of living, Virgin Media O2 is proud to offer a range of comprehensive measures to help people on low incomes to get online and stay in touch with loved ones.
“Anyone who is receiving Pension Credit or a range of additional benefits are able to access our cut-price tariffs that offering broadband and mobile services starting from as little as £10.
“We want to raise the profile of our broad range of support for people experiencing financial difficulties, helping to combat loneliness and keep the nation connected.”
O2 has a £10 per month O2 Essential Plan which is available for both new and existing customers who receive a range of benefit payments, and comes with 10GB of mobile data, plus unlimited calls and texts.
Virgin Media explains: “We’ll ask for some details like your name, postcode and date of birth. We’ll use this information, with your permission, to check with the Department for Work and Pensions that you’re eligible for our Essential Services.”
It states: “If you’re eligible, we will get you up and running on your chosen broadband or mobile tariff with £0 set up cost.”