SOCIAL TARIFF - Eligibility Requirements Apply
This package is a 'social tariff', which is only available to individuals who are receiving certain state benefits such as Income Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support and some other Income-based allowances. Not all providers have the same criteria so please check with the provider.
For more information, see our Social Tariffs page.
Essential Broadband Plus (social tariff)
- Download speed
-
54 Mbps
- Upload speed
- 5 Mbps
- Included allowance
- Unlimited
Costs
Line rental is included in the monthly package price where a phone line is required and supplied by that provider for the service.
| Setup Cost | £0.00 |
|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | £20.00 |
| First Year Cost | £240.00 |
VAT Included
Additional Comments
Router Included — Virgin Media Hub included
Social Tariff Eligibility — Available to new and current Virgin Media customers; the account holder myst be in reception of one of these benefits:
- Universal Credit
- Pension Credit
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (Income based; or if mixed income-based element must be higher)
- Income-based Employment Support Allowance (Income based; or if mixed income-based element must be higher)
Different Technologies — Virgin Media product are delivered both over DOCSIS (cable) which is a 'part fibre' product or FTTP which is a 'full fibre' service. The technology used will vary based on your location.
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Package Details
| Contract Period | 1 month |
|---|---|
| IP Assignment Method | Dynamic IP |
| Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT) | Unknown |
| Mid-Contract Price Increase | No |
Wholesale Provider Details
| Provider Name | Wholesale Product | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | Virgin Media Cable | Cable |
| Virgin Media | Virgin Media FTTP (XGS-PON) | FTTP |
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