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    • Virgin Media Essential Plus social broadband tariff now live
      • Initially announced last month, Essential Plus from Virgin Media aims to help people struggling with the cost of broadband by offering them a more affordable tariff. While the plan is available to both new and existing Virgin Media customers, applicants must be in receipt of Universal Credit to be eligible.
      www.choose.co.uk/news/2022/virgin-media-essential-plus-social-broadband-tariff-live/
  1. If you are a Virgin Media account holder receiving one of the following: Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance†, Income-based Employment Support Allowance†, you are eligible for Essential broadband packages. This applies to new and existing customers.

    • Who Can Get Virgin Media's Social Tariffs
    • Already with Virgin Media? You Can Switch to Its Social Tariff Penalty-Free
    • How to Sign Up For Virgin's Social Tariff

    Previously, only those getting universal credit could take out Virgin's 'Essential broadband' plans. But from today (Wednesday 1 March), you can sign up if you get any of the following: 1. Income-based employment support allowance (ESA) 2. Income-based jobseeker's allowance (JSA) 3. Income support 4. Pension credit 5. Universal credit Both new and ...

    If you've already got Virgin broadband, you can still get the discounted rates – even if you're still in contract. Virgin says you won't have to pay any early exit fees or extra charges. To switch, just follow the steps below.

    Virgin has made it easier to take up its social tariffs, as it can now automatically check your eligibility with the Department for Work and Pensions – so you shouldn't have to provide any extra evidence of your benefits. Here's what to do if you want to sign up: 1. Start an online live chatwith Virgin.You'll need to provide some details, such as y...

    • Petar Lekarski
    • Assistant Editor-News & Investigations
  2. To qualify, you need to be in receipt of certain benefits like Universal Credit, Pension Credit, PIP, JSA, and so on. The broadband social tariff system does not take into account your household income, only the benefits you receive.

  3. Nov 10, 2022 · While the plan is available to both new and existing Virgin Media customers, applicants must be in receipt of Universal Credit to be eligible. Essential Plus joins Virgin's original Essential broadband plan, which was also recently reduced in price to just £12.50 per month.

    • Lyndsey Burton
  4. Oct 18, 2024 · Am I eligible for Virgin Media Essential Broadband? Virgin Media Essential broadband and Essential broadband plus are both available to new and existing customers. Customers still in a minimum term contract with Virgin Media can also switch to one of the deals without paying any early termination charges.

  5. Oct 4, 2024 · Virgin Media offers its Stream TV service to customers of its Essential Broadband Plus social tariff. This includes a Stream TV box, plus access to over 40 free TV channels (and the option to add paid subscriptions such as Netflix and Disney+, too).

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  7. Universal Credit (the Benefits) may apply for, or may apply to move their plan to, one of the following Essential broadband plans: a) Essential broadband at £12.50 per month; b) Essential broadband plus at £20 per month; or c) Essential broadband plus with Flex at £20 per month & additional one-off £20 payment for Flex by contacting Virgin ...

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