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FasterBroadband – Social Tariff Checker

FasterBroadband provides a free-to-use, not-for-profit comparison tool to help low-income households in Kingston find discounted broadband packages. The social tariff tool allows users to compare broadband deals specifically for people receiving benefits, making it easier to access afford broadband

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Social Tariff Broadband Support in Kingston

If you live in the Kingston area and currently receive government benefit support, you might be eligible to switch to a social broadband tariff a discounted deal designed to make broadband and mobile services more affordable.

FasterBroadband is an independent comparison service that hosts the UK’s largest free-to-use, not-for-profit social tariff comparison tool. It helps users find and compare discounted broadband and mobile deals available to people on low incomes, including tariffs from smaller, independent broadband providers.

The service can also help you understand:

  • The difference between regular broadband deals and social tariffs

  • How long you can remain on a social tariff

  • What options are available if you’re already in a contract but struggling to pay

  • Which providers offer more flexible terms, such as no credit checks or shorter contracts

  • You can enter your postcode and street-level address to check which services are available at your home, including estimated broadband speeds.

The website also includes built-in accessibility features and a jargon help tool to support people who may find broadband terminology confusing or difficult to navigate.

Eligibility criteria for social tariffs include:

  • Universal Credit

  • Pension Credit

  • Income Support

  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

  • Income-based Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)

  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

  • Attendance Allowance

  • Care leaver support or other local authority assistance

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