Recent statistics show that just 1.2 per cent of eligible parties have taken up ISPs on cut-price packages, with entitlement confusion as well as the hassle of proving that benefits are being claimed being a couple of reasons why people aren’t taking up more affordable plans.That’s all about to change however, with a new Department for Work and Pensions scheme coming into play next week – which allows ISPs to do all of the intricate groundwork for customers across the UK.
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The Express reports that from August 22, the only thing a UK broadband consumer must do is tell their ISP that they wish to be considered for a reduced-price plan, with the provider then verifying whether or not the customer is in receipt of a suitable benefit. The new system will also allow the process to become simplified, by removing the need to customers to provide proof of entitlement as regularly as every month.Some significant savings can be had with major firms like BT, Sky and Virgin Media – who offer plans from as little as £15 per month. This is far cheaper than the standard tariffs which usually start in the ball park of £25 per month.
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