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Linda Howard & Alexander Smail

DWP benefits claimants urged to apply for yearly broadband bill discount

Communications regulator Ofcom has called on UK internet providers to offer more support to households on a low income to help pay their broadband bills.

As reported by the Daily Record, only 1% of people have taken advantage of discount broadband deals.

With the cost of living crisis worsening, and energy bills soaring after the price cap was raised, Ofcom has stated that internet providers should launch — and more heavily promote — discount deals.

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