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Universal Credit claimants no longer have to pay Openreach superfast broadband connection fees
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dailyrecord.co.ukOpenreach has scrapped connection fees for access to its superfast broadband network for those who are currently claiming Universal Credit and have no other earnings.
The BT-owned firm said new, eligible customers from this month could save up to £92 for installation charges, but it will be up to their provider to pass on the savings.Openreach manages the telephone cables, ducts, cabinets and exchanges that connect much of the UK, which companies including Sky and TalkTalk use for their own broadband customers.
It is estimated that around one million people throughout the country could benefit from the removal of these charges. The move comes after Ofcom recently highlighted affordability as a barrier for some households, meaning people
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