We’ve been making progress in our fight against nuisance calls. And now we’re demanding the government impose tough sanctions against directors of nuisance call companies.
Update: why nuisance call bosses should be hit with big fines
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Is it cheaper to bundle a landline with TV and internet?
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I’m continuing to stick with my landline. Not only because I use it frequently, but because it’s cheaper to have it than not! Is yours saving you money, too?
Updated: what does the Digital Economy Act mean for you?
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The Digital Economy Bill has finished its passage through Parliament and is finally law, but what does it mean for your rights in the digital age? (more on the Digital Economy Act 2017…)
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Win! Auto-compensation for bad broadband and landline service
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The telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced today that it will introduce automatic compensation for broadband and landline customers. Is this good news for you?
Do you get value for money from your line rental?
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Up to a million people have been paying over the odds for their line rental. Those BT customers whose landline is their only connection to friends and family will see their monthly bill reduced by £7.
Win! Ofcom proposes auto-compensation for broadband woes
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Ofcom has today proposed that landline and broadband providers pay automatic compensation to customers for broadband and phone outages, something we’ve been calling for for several years. (more on broadband/landline outage compensation…)
Can BT’s call-divert service really cut off nuisance callers?
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Nuisance calls are a big problem. In response, BT has a launched a new, free nuisance call-divert service. Guest author Kelly from BT Consumer explains how it works. (more on BT’s nuisance call-divert service…)
Have you haggled with your telecoms provider?
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Over the years, we’ve shown you the huge savings you can make by haggling with telecoms providers. And our most recent survey reveals that more people than ever are doing it. (more on haggling…)
Are landline price rises fair?
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Ofcom has announced that it’s going to review the market for standalone landline telephone services, as it’s concerned that some customers aren’t getting value for money. (more on landline-only charges…)
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Update: TalkTalk offers compensation for data breach – but is it enough?
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After being hit by a cyber-attack that saw hackers access the details of thousands of its customers, TalkTalk has come out with an offer of compensation. But is it enough?
Your landline is still a lifeline
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We had a big response when we asked if you still use your landline. It turns out that many of you would be lost without yours – even some who’d rather use a mobile.
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Do you still use your landline?
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Do you still use your landline at home to make calls – or are you one of the growing number happy to rely on a mobile? (more…)
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Are you still spotting costly 0845 numbers?
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Customer service shouldn’t cost you a fortune, but some businesses are taking too long to phase out pricey numbers on their customer helplines. Have you spotted any culprits?
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TalkTalk: time to put an end to separate line rental charges
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Have you ever been confused by the pricing in broadband ads? TalkTalk’s managing director, Tristia Harrison, writes on why they’re scrapping separate line rental charges.