Can I get free internet access to help me with my job search?
People who are seeking work may be able to get six months’ worth of broadband through their local Jobcentre Plus. This is for people who are out of work and seeking work (or looking for better work) and face digital barriers. This is available across the UK. The broadband is provided at no cost to the individual.
What’s the deal?
- TalkTalk’s standard fibre broadband package, free for six months
- No optional extras are included, such as calls or TV
- Average download speed of 38 Mbps - fast enough for job searching and more
- No contract - penalty-free cancellation at any point during the six months
- No contract and no obligation to continue after the six months ends
- Continue to use the broadband even if you find a job within the six month period
- After the six months, the broadband is automatically ended penalty free. (You may need to return the router, which you can do free of charge). Or you have the option to continue with a paid-for product.
- You don’t sign a contract with TalkTalk so this won’t impact a credit score.
How to get this support?
- Available across the UK through local Jobcentre Plus work coaches
- Aimed at people facing a digital barrier to apply for jobs or gain new skills online
- Jobcentre Plus staff decide if this is the most suitable solution for the person
- If eligible, Jobcentre Plus provide a voucher referral code to give to TalkTalk, and a TalkTalk phone number to call to redeem this code
Further information on broadband and internet usage can be found on the Good Things Foundation website.
