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New web contract being foisted on me - HELP!

Just received a letter from Pipex saying they're putting everyone on the same contract from March 1 - 8Mb internet plus anytime calls for £18.98 a month.

Fine for some people but fairly pointless for me since I can't get better than 1.2 Mb through my phone line and almost never make daytime calls.

I am happy enough with my existing deal of about £12 for net and weekend/evening phone calls - but this letter seems to indicate that everyone will be put on this "standardised" deal.

What can I do to get out of it? Can I just cancel my direct debit? I suppose this could be considered breach of contract but is their changing of the contract terms against my wishes not also breach of contract?

I have tried the Consumer Direct website but without success.
Any advice?

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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Ring them up, request a MAC, sort yourself out with a new ISP.

    Don't just cancel your DD.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
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