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Re: [LUG] Issue with Newnet - Can ISP's change service once you have paid ?

 

viv wrote:
> I would like to know what you think ? For the first time, I paid 1 year
> in advance when I migrated to Newnet last month - because it cost £2.00
> less per month, if I did and made it a good deal.
>
> Now Newnet have said that they are going to reduce the monthly download
> limit from 25gb per month to 20 gb per month from Jan 2008. To keep the
> same download limit, I would have to pay an additional £6.75 per month.
>
> I have now paid in advance until Sept 2008 and am tied into this service
> until then.
>
> I fully accept that an ISP can increase prices etc. but, do they not
> have to honour existing agreements where fees have been paid in
> advance ?
>
> I have emailed them to say I am not happy about this (and explained why)
> but, am not sure if there is anything that I can do.
>
> You thoughts on this would be much appreciated.
>
> Viv
>
>
>   
My take on this is that Newnet entered into a contract with you to
provide a specified service at a specified price

Although not a legal eagle I think you have grounds for action

As John says, set Trading Standards on them !


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