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Originally Posted by Raider999
Really?
As someone on a below average wage and soon to be retired, I sincerely hope you are correct - however I cannot see this happening in the foreseeable future, nice as it would be.
Do you think the same might apply to gas & electric, which after all are basic essentials?
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I certainly think that it's a possibility that pensioners and/or those on low incomes might receive help with obtaining broadband.
Being able to switch off terrestrial signals would save far more than this one off subsidy and help was actually offered to these groups without digital television when analogue TV was switched off.
If they decide not to go down this route, I think that they will probably switch off all Freeview signals apart from the PSB channels.
Depending on their supplier, those deemed to be on low incomes (usually those in receipt of means tested benefits) receive a discount on their gas/electric through the Warm Home Discount Scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
More info. on other help here:
https://www.ukpower.co.uk/home_energ...bled-customers