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Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how

Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

* Social tariffs can reduce bills for people on benefits
* Only need to ask supplier to get one
* Not price promotions, but lower bills for same service for those who would otherwise struggle to pay
* Most people unaware of help available, according to report
* Tariffs vary between suppliers and often covered by higher bills for others
* Require evidence from beneficiary to get one
* List of social tariffs provided by Ofcom for broadband and phone contracts
* Every supplier in England and Wales has a social tariff for water bills