Internet For Everyone

We donate 20% of our entire network

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Connecting our community - because everyone deserves good broadband.

We provide free broadband to families, charities, schools and local organisations who need support - and discounted broadband upgrades for anyone who needs more speed but is on a tight budget.

Check if you qualify

Why we do this.

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Good internet isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s how kids do homework. How people look for jobs. How families stay in touch. How services support the community.

But not everyone can afford a standard broadband plan and most big providers don’t think much about towns like ours or people who need a social tariff broadband option.

So we stepped in.

Our Digital Social Inclusion Programme exists to make sure nobody gets left behind.

What internet for everyone is

We dedicate 20% of our entire network to providing:

Free broadband

for low-income families, jobseekers, people on certain benefits, and vulnerable residents

Free internet access

for community groups, schools and charities

Half-price broadband upgrades

for anyone who needs faster speeds but can’t stretch the budget

Social tariff broadband

a fair, local alternative to big-brand “social tariff broadband” options — with zero fuss

This isn’t a short-term offer or a marketing trick. It’s part of who we are as a local provider.

Who we help

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A community group online together
  • Low-income households
  • Families in temporary accommodation
  • People on benefits or jobseekers needing internet for applications
  • Vulnerable residents
  • Community centres & youth services
  • After-school groups
  • Local charities & food banks
  • Schools needing support or free internet access
  • Housing associations
  • Pensioners or older residents needing affordable broadband deals
  • Students needing low-cost or discounted Wi-Fi

If your organisation helps people, we want to help you.

How it works

1. Check eligibility — quick and simple (no jargon, no long forms)
2. We check availability at your address
3. We install broadband for free
4. You can upgrade anytime to a half-price plan if you need more speed
5. We keep in touch to make sure your connection stays strong

It’s broadband made fair, friendly, and accessible.

Real stories from our community partners

Faz Sidat

IMO


The charity, established in 2006, runs a number of health and wellbeing, education and development programmes in Blackburn and Darwen. IMO, which has been awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Services, said they were delighted to be part of the referral scheme which has already helped hundreds of families and homes in the region.

Read full case study

Christine Phillips

The Life Centre Blackpool


Opus wants to give back. They're giving back to community. There are lots of businesses that we work with that do give back, but this is one of the best I've seen, its fast and is helping lots of people. It's good that Opus is a part of the local community giving back.

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Lisa - Project manager

Kairos Housing


Kairos works within Blackburn and with Darwen, and we have asylum-seekers and refugees who are at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness and destitution. They provide housing and support for those individuals.

Read full case study

We are pleased to announce that our organisation has signed the Digital Poverty Alliance’s Charter for Digital Inclusion.

This significant initiative highlights our dedication to addressing digital poverty and promoting equitable access to digital resources for all members of our community. As part of our commitment to the Charter, we will focus on the following key actions:

Opus Broadband's Digital Poverty Alliance Charter for Digital Inclusion certificate
  • Raising awareness: Educating employees and stakeholders about digital poverty and its impacts.
  • Accessible services: Ensuring our digital services are inclusive and user-friendly for everyone.
  • Device donation: Organising and promoting the donation of digital devices to those in need.
  • Digital skills development: Providing training and resources to enhance digital literacy and skills within our communities.
  • Partnerships for impact: Collaborating with other organisations to maximise our efforts and achieve lasting impact.

Together, we can bridge the digital divide and ensure digital opportunities are accessible to all.

Contact us to become an Internet for Everyone referral partner

We want to donate broadband to the digitally excluded who really need it. We can do it with your help, if you are part of a local council, housing association, school or community group. Get in touch today through the form below.

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