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Originally Posted by Martin_D
Virgin Media has launched a new “Talk Protected” plan which will freeze line rental for its elderly and disabled customers who rely on their home phone the most.
This is a comprehensive phone-only plan designed for those who are often underserved in the UK telecoms market, have less choice and are not able to take full advantage of technology upgrades and new services.
Customers currently on Virgin Media’s phone-only plans who are over the age of 65, or have additional accessibility needs including hearing, sight, speech and mobility issues, will be upgraded to the new tier from January 2017.
Press Release: http://www.virginmedia.com/corporate...customers.html |
Interesting, thanks for posting this.
It won't benefit me personally, but I know some disabled people who will, so shall pass this on
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Originally Posted by sollp
Can't please everyone. I have a sore foot so do i deserve it? No doubt now there will thousand of disabled this disabled that, i've got this i've got that, screaming down the phone that they should also have it.
And you say SHAME on VM for treating there long standing customers like this?? It's a good move for the real needy and real vulnerable. I've paid my way for years, why can't i have a free service? Why can't i be first?
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Ridiculous post.
Simply having a temporary sore foot would not qualify someone for disability services as i'm sure you are aware.
They will probably use various criteria such as being in receipt of certain benefits, receiving Local Authority services etc.
Gloating that you're able to pay your own way isn't helpful to the disabled who aren't able to, don't forget that many of them worked when they could.
I plan to work for as long as I can, but have had to reduce my hours.