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Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to.

More than half of low income households in the UK are in the dark about bargain broadband deals, according to a new report by communications regulator Ofcom.

has quadrupled since January last year, the majority of people are still missing out on the savings it says. Current providers include BT, EE, SMARTY, Community Fibre, NOW, Sky, Virgin Media, KCOM, Hyperoptic, G Network and VOXI. Consumer groups are urging customers to act now and look at the packages available - especially given the cost of living crisis.one in three UK households had an issue affording their communication services, reflecting the ongoing pressures that people are facing.

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