Applying fir social tariff as I am on pension credits

[Grannieannie27]

I have recently joined Sky and have been told that as I am on pension credits I can apply for the social tariff. This seems to be an almost impossible task. Can't find out how to do this😡

[daveNOS · Accepted solution]

@Grannieannie27 Information on the social tariff can be found here https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-social-tariff to apply for it you will have to call Sky.

[pamela+kelly]

I'm exactly the same, I've been with Sky for over 20 years and I want to apply for Social Tariff as I get Pension Credit but I can't get anywhere! Did you get anywhere?

Thanks,

Pam

[Daniel0210]

@pamela+kelly 
This link explains the process if you’re eligible for Sky Broadband Basics.
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-social-tariff

The Sky account holder needs to be claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support, Income based Jobseekers Allowance or Income based Employment Support Allowance. These are the only qualifying benefits and in order for Sky to carry out checks with DWP they will need your NI number. The social tariff is for Sky Broadband Superfast 35 with an average download speed of 36Mb/s and the Sky Talk Pay As You Go tariff (ie: all calls are chargeable). It does not offer a discounted Sky Talk plan.

Broadband Basics is only available to customers who already have Sky Broadband and to add the Sky Mobile offer, you’ll need to be taking Sky Broadband Basics, and:
a) Already have Sky Mobile and a 3GB data plan.
b) Or you can add a new 3GB data plan with Sky Mobile.
The linked Sky mobile deal is only for 12 months.

If you are eligible you’ll need to call Sky to join. There is no equivalent offer for TV. The broadband part of the social tariff now lasts for 24 months and then reverts to the full cost but if you’re still eligible you will then need to re-apply.