Lightning Fibre introduces new tariff in light of recent changes to winter fuel allowances.

Lightning Fibre's new FullFibre50 package has been introduced specifically for people born before 23 September 1958 who can now access a £15 per month tariff fixed for two years. "FullFibre50" is available to order by telephone only 01323 380260.

This tariff is not means tested (unlike the Fibre50 Social Tariff) and is available to order until 30th November 2024. Residential customers only. Full fibre, symmetric broadband delivering 50Mbps (guaranteed at the modem).

Eligible existing Lightning Fibre customers can switch to this tariff, please call 01323 380260 to switch your existing package.

Rob Reaks, Lightning Fibre's chief commercial officer commented, "Our social tariff has been available for some time, for households in receipt of means tested benefits, but this new tariff gives older people the opportunity to access affordable full fibre broadband even if they do not receive government support through benefits or pension credits. Initially, this is a limited trial but we hope to bring it back and roll it out in 2025."

The Labour Government announced this year that 2.5 million pensioners will no longer receive the winter fuel allowance, as now only those receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits will receive the payment. Up to 1 million pensioners do not receive pension credit, despite being eligible. You can also check if you're eligible for Pension Credit and find out how to apply here.

Josh Babarinde MP for Eastbourne recently said, "In the Commons today, I voted against Labour's plans to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance for so many local pensioners who depend on it. Every pensioner deserves the right to a warm home this winter. " (source: X / Twitter).