Plusnet customers face £30 a year bill hike after it axes popular discount scheme
TENS of thousands of loyal Plusnet customers face paying an extra £30 a year as it plans to axe a popular discount scheme.
Customers will no longer be able to get a discount on their home phone line rental by paying for a year upfront.
This is because the has axed its "line rental saver" option for existing customers.
Plusnet stopped offering the line rental saver option, which it first launched in 2011, on Monday February 22.
If you're on the line rental saver currently, you won't pay any more until your minimum contract term expires.
However, when it does expire, you'll be switched to paying line rental monthly, which costs just over £30 a year more.
One user on the wrote: "Terribly disappointing news and this results in a significant monthly increase for customers."
If you’re a Plusnet customer who’s affected by this change, then you won’t be able to leave penalty free until your minimum contract term ends.
The broadband provider also confirmed that existing customers will not face extra charges, and will be able to enjoy the benefits of Line Rental Saver discount until they reach the end of their contract.
Remember to compare prices using a website like uSwitch.com or Moneysupermarket.com as you near the end of your contract to find a cheaper deal.
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