Major mobile provider launches cheap tariff for people on Universal Credit and benefits – see if you qualify [Video]

VIRGIN Media O2 is launching a new mobile plan for people on low incomes.

The O2 Essential Plan is a social tariff, which is available for new and existing customers who receive a range of benefit payments.

It comes with 10GB of mobile data, plus unlimited calls and texts for £10 per month.

The plan can be taken as a 30-day rolling contract, has no activation or exit fees, and no price changes while customers receive benefit payments.

In comparison, when you look at other O2 rolling 30 day contracts the nearest would be a 5GB for £23 a month, followed by 1GB for £20 a month.

These are for rolling 30-day tariffs for people who want flexibility.

The Essential Plan is available for people who receive any of the following government support payments: Income-based Employment Support Allowance, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit, or Universal Credit.

Christian Hindennach, …