Broadband providers across the UK are the latest service to up their prices, another inflated bill for consumers amid the rising cost of living. As using your phone and home internet gets more expensive it's thought millions of households are missing out on discounted tariffs.
This includes customers with Virgin Media as the provider has slashed its Essential Broadband package to just £12.50 a month, a more 'affordable' option compared to its £28.50 Basic package.
With a saving of £16 a month, customers also don't have the pressure of meeting a long-term contract, as the £12.50 price is on a 30-day rolling basis. Although the deal would allow households to save hundreds on costs, not everyone can access the cheaper rates, and here's why.