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The information on this page is for people who need help understanding and/or applying for benefits.
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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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.
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
Accessibility features are available by clicking the blue accessibility icon in the bottom-left corner of the website. Users can customise cognitive and visual support, including large mouse pointers, reading lines, text size adjustments, and colour changes. Additional information about accessibility on FasterBroadband can be viewed here https://www.fasterbroadband.co.uk/accessibility
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The information on this page is for people who need help understanding and/or applying for benefits.