Full list of DWP benefits that qualify for cheap or free broadband and mobile

Millions of people could be eligible for cheaper broadband and mobile deals by claiming certain benefits. While Ofcom announced a ban on mid-contract price rises for broadband and mobile linked to inflation or percentages, many customers may still be paying prices way higher than they need to be.

In some cases, you could take hundreds of pounds a year off your bill through a social tariff. A social tariff is essentially a special deal only available to those on low income.

Not only are they cheaper than regular mobile and broadband deals. They also don't charge any exit fees.

Some providers have slightly differing qualifying criteria for who can apply for their social tariffs. However, in general the following benefits may be eligible:

For an example of how the qualifying benefits vary, BT's Home Essentials offer from £15 a month is eligible for those who have no income and receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, and Income Support. Meanwhile, Vodafone's Essential broadband from £20 a month is eligible for those claiming the same benefits, plus Reduced Earnings Allowance, PIP, and Disability Allowance.

Some social tariffs are only available in certain parts of the country with certain providers. See a full list form Ofcom on the currently available social tariffs below:

Fibrus Full Fibre Essential - £14.99 a month, 50Mbps (Northern Ireland and Cumbria)