Jobseekers On Universal Credit Can Now Get Free Broadband
Tuesday 28 September, 2021 Written by Simon Collyer
BROADBAND - A new scheme to help jobseekers has been launched.
Jobseekers claiming Universal Credit are now able to claim six months' free fibre-optic broadband from TalkTalk, thanks to a new government scheme that launched today.
Jobcentre work coaches will now offer vouchers for TalkTalk's 'Fibre' 35Mbps broadband package, which usually costs £23 per month for 18 months. The vouchers will include a wireless router, installation, and unlimited data.
The scheme won't require you to sign up for a long contract or add optional extras such as voice calls and Pay TV. At the end of the six months, you can choose to cancel without any penalty or upgrade to a full contract.
Speak to your work coach about the scheme.
ABC Note: Six months free is hardly going to help Jobseekers very much. It will help Talk Talk more aquire new customers reluctant to change details or transfer to another service when the six months is up.
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