How much is a mobile social tariff in the UK?
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In short: Typically £10–£15 a month for unlimited calls and texts plus roughly 5GB–30GB data — far below standard contract prices. Exact price and data vary by network.
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Compare total cost including any handset — social tariffs are SIM-only.
You can hold a mobile social tariff alongside a broadband social tariff.
Check Ofcom's list for current participating networks and prices.
Primary source: ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/saving-money/social-tariffs
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