You can do so many things online:
- Look for jobs
- Pay rent
- Shop
- Manage your benefits
- Use our online services
If you are finding it hard to get online, we’re here to help.
As part of our commitment to get more tenants online, we’ve teamed up with Vodafone to offer free SIM cards to selected tenants. The benefits of these free SIMs are:
- Valid for 6 months
- Will work in mobile phones, tablets or dongles
- 20GB of free mobile data per month to access the internet
- Free calls and texts
If you are interested in receiving a free SIM card, please complete the form below.
We run a FREE laptop loan scheme where you can borrow a laptop from us for a period of up to 6 months, which can be collected from our office reception.
If you are interested, please complete the form below.
If you are looking to buy your own laptop or computer, then you can receive a discount on equipment by purchasing from Computer Recyclers UK.
Just contact them and advise that you are a Southway tenant and you will receive a discount on selected laptops and computers. Information attached.
Here are their contacty detaiols:
- Call: 03719 100 100
- Email: info@computerrecyclersuk.com
Web: www.getonlineathome.org
We don’t run any computer courses at Southway, but there are places that do offer these in the Manchester Area for FREE:
AbilityNet – Supports people of any age, living with any disability, to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.
Find out more at AbilityNet.
Manchester Adult Education – Offers a multitude of free courses and workshops. Information can be found here: https://manadulted.ac.uk/courses/digital/
Email: maes.info@manchester.gov.uk
Tel: 0161 219 6733
- You can see internet access spots in the Southway area on this map
- You can find other free wi-fi spots in cafés, shops and other public spaces
- O2 Wi-Fi hotspots are widely available. Look for O2 Wi-Fi in your wi-fi settings and follow the instructions
- Other companies have hotspots too. Find them in your Wi-Fi settings
- Access the internet at our Head Office or any of our Community Centres
What are social tariffs?
- Discounted Deals: Cheaper versions of standard broadband and phone plans, often called "essential" or "basic" broadband by providers.
- Benefit-Based: Eligibility depends on claiming certain means-tested benefits, verified by your provider.
- Same Service, Lower Price: They usually offer the same speeds (often superfast, >30Mbps) and quality as regular packages, just at a lower monthly cost, avoiding mid-contract price rises.
Who's Eligible (Examples):
As a Southway tenant, you may qualify for discounts on broadband through ‘social tariffs’ if you receive:
- Universal Credit
- Income support
- Pension Credit
- Income-related Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Housing Benefit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Attendance Allowance
- Care Leavers’ Support
- Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)
If you’re on benefits, visit MoneySavingExpert.com to check the latest ‘social tariff’ broadband deals.
Key Benefits:
- Affordable: Prices start low (e.g., around £12-£15/month).
- No Mid-Contract Price Rises: The price you agree to is the price you pay.
- Flexible: Often on shorter contracts with no early exit fees, so you're not tied in if your circumstances change
How to Find & Apply:
- Check Eligibility: See if you receive qualifying benefits.
- Contact Providers: Visit providers' websites (like Virgin Media, Sky, BT) or Ofcom's list for current deals.
If you are eligible visit MoneySavingExpert.com to check the latest ‘social tariff’ broadband deals.
