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10-07-2015 4:19 AM
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I have received recently an email from Plusnet stating that the phone line rental will increase in September. Does that mean that I can jump on the opportunity to also cancel my FTC broadband and switch both broadband and telephone line elsewhere?
I am paying about £37 a month now with Plusnet (line + FTC), as the various discounts have finished, while moving to BT (on a 12 months contract only) would cost me around £24, so Plusnet is no longer competitive, but I think I have 6 months left in my 18 months contract.
Thanks
S.
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10-07-2015 4:20 AM
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£15 a month (12 month contract only)
-£84 cashback
-£100 Sainsbury voucher
+£42 installation/router deliver
= £3 per month!
Line rental saver: £15.25 per month
Total per month: £18.25 compared to £36.97 with Plusnet
Quite a difference. It's going to be "bye bye" Plusnet soon, unless they give me basically FTTC broadband for free (which won't happen).
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10-07-2015 5:10 AM
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10-07-2015 5:24 AM
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Quote from: Sebtomato Do I still need to call Plusnet to cancel my contract?
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10-07-2015 6:32 AM
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If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Cancel FTC after line rental price increase notice
10-07-2015 7:02 AM
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Quote ^ If, as a result of the changes in this email, you decided to terminate your affected service(s), you may do so without incurring any early termination charges that may otherwise be payable. If you wish to exercise this right you must contact us within 30 days of receiving this notification and gives us 14 days notice. You will still be liable for service charges up to the date of termination
Kind regards
Mike
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10-07-2015 10:30 PM
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They told me the new provider would take care of it.
However, they took no details whatsoever (telephone number, name), so how do I prove that I notified them properly? Can't find an email address or even postal address to write to! I am pretty sure I used to be able to write to Plusnet through the website, but it seems to be gone now.
I assume they would notify me of the termination coming soon, and also on how to return their poor router and OpenReach modem?
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10-07-2015 11:20 PM
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You can check for this at https://portal.plus.net/wizard/?p=search (click the Go button).
That link can be found at the top of the Help & Support "Useful Links" list on the Member Centre home page.
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11-07-2015 12:11 AM
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Will I need to return the Plusnet router and OpenReach modem?
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11-07-2015 8:25 AM
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11-07-2015 9:18 AM
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It's stating a charge of £40 for the remaining months of my contract...
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18-07-2015 9:17 AM
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Quote from: Sebtomato Just received an automated email about moving my broadband to another supplier.
It's stating a charge of £40 for the remaining months of my contract...
I just got a similar email today
After message the FB page plusnet
"I'm sorry to hear that happened. It looks like the agent didn't write off the remaining months. I've done that now and I can confirm you won't be charged the fee quoted in the e-mail ^MW"
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18-07-2015 1:53 PM
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you want to migrate not cease your line.
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18-07-2015 2:48 PM
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Only problem was Plusnet at first did not supply all the equipment I required, make sure your new provider will be supplying all you need for his service in advance of your migration date.
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20-07-2015 1:31 PM
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@I.T.Works and everyone.
Plusnet are wrong to say you must contact them to say you are exercising your right to leave because of the price rise.
The Ofcom provision that gives you the right to leave is General Condition 9.6, and this right is what the Plusnet email is notifying you of. However they seem to be ignoring Ofcom's Guidance on how GC9.6 is to be applied, in particular the following clauses.
Quote A1.25 CPs should also keep in mind the need to comply with all their obligations under the General Conditions, including as to switching processes. This is particularly relevant where the rules provide for a gaining provider-led process under which a subscriber is able to switch providers by contacting a new provider and without needing to contact their existing one.
A1.26 Neither GC9.6 itself nor this guidance requires that a subscriber must exercise their rights under that condition by contacting their existing provider. One way the CP making contract modifications could meet its obligations in a relevant case is by telling the subscriber that the GC9.6 termination rights may be exercised by contacting a new provider.
As I read that, the email should say that you don't need to contact them about it, as it will be assumed you are exercising your GC9.6 rights. The email is not compliant with Ofcom's requirements.
As things are, Plusnet seem to be trying to comply, but failing because they are not taking these two clauses into consideration. Only the main GC9.6 ones.
Edit - I've seen some posts where CS/COT or some other Plusnet location have said the email must be received before the customer sets a migration going. That would make sense if the email were correctly worded, as a "no termination charge" on the account should be triggered by the sending of the email.
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