Microreports Reports

Where to get your net


Reported by Charlie

Published on Monday, June 20th, 2022

Digital Inclusion/Exclusion
Microreports Reports

Where to get your net


Written by Charlie

Published on Monday, June 20th, 2022

Digital Inclusion/Exclusion

 In this report Charlie gives a bit of practical advice on where to access the net 

It’s worth looking about at the moment for deals. Some projects were launched during the pandemic. It’s disappointing that it took a pandemic for some people to realise that people experiencing homelessness were in crisis long before Covid came along and will remain in Crisis long after we have learnt to live with the virus.  

Broadband Talk Talk offer 6 months free broadband for people on universal credit. You have to get a code from your job coach at the job centre, to apply. BT and Virgin offer low cost on their basic version, you have to be on universal credit. Cost £15 p/m. Two things to watch out for is; activation cost is normally £25-£35. Speeds [Bandwidth] are at the lower end, although Talk Talk can be up to 33mps. 

Written by Charlie


Charlie Radbourne has more than six years, peer support and advocacy experience. Sitting on many service user forums and local authority committees. Due to mental health problems, coming under CMHT and the crisis team, Charlie spent eight months sleeping rough and in the local night shelter, then four years in a hostel / supported accommodation.

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