Millions could save up to £570 a year with cheap broadband tariff – check if you can get it now

MILLIONS of households could save up to £570 a year with a cheap broadband tariff.

Those on low incomes can get a special rate - called a social tariff - on their broadband bills.

Swapping to these deals can save those who are eligible an average of up to £144 a year.

Thousands of people on Universal Credit or other benefits could be missing out on big savings.

Ofcom says only around 55,000 homes out of 4.2million who qualify for the cheaper rate can get the offer.

But provider Community Fibre claims it has a broadband offer for low income households that is the "most affordable on the market".

It said that unlike other providers, which require you to show your financial situation when applying, you don't have to do the same when applying for its deal.

It said you could save nearly £600 signing up to the service compared to similar deals on the market that are non-social tariffs.

For example, signing up to the most expensive fibre broadband offer - Virgin Media's Gig1 Fibre broadband deal - will cost you £60 a month, which is £720 a year.

That's £570 a month more expensive than Community Fibre's package is £12.50 a month, and you can sign up for a 12-month contract.

Its Essential package is also up to £90 cheaper per year than social tariff deals rivals BT, Virgin and Sky are offering.

That's £2.50 less than BT's Home Essentials package, which is £15 a month, and £7.50 cheaper than Sky's Broadband Basics bundle coming in at £20 a month.

It's also £2.50 less than Virgin Media's Essential Broadband package at £15 a month.

It means annually you'd save £30 compared to signing up to BT or Virgin Media, and £90 compared to Sky.