From July 1st, it could become a whole lot easier for you to switch between SUPER fast broadband suppliers.
After setting out its original guidance back in May, communications regulator Ofcom has gained approval from the European Commission to set new targets for BT. Currently, if you switch from one fibre-optic provider to another, Openreach (the company that controls BT’s phone and broadband infrastructure) will enforce a £50 connection fee against your new ISP, which can be passed down to you. Ofcom’s new rules will cut that wholesale fee down to just £11, shielding you from that value-added cost and allowing new companies to launch their own superfast services for less.
Ofcom has also slashed the minimum-term contract between BT and ISPs from one year to just one month, and will force BT to fix line errors within two working days of you notifying them, if weather permits. Those small changes could make a big difference, especially if you’re looking for a cheaper short-term broadband supplier.
If you are looking to save some money, now is the time to get in contact with SCT as we are offering free connection and free Wireless router for 2014 for our new customers. Give us a call now to get a quote on all broadband services. Let us manage this for you and take away any hassle.
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