Ridiculous, struggling to deal with the number of providers I subscribe to notifying me they're raising things in line with this fking crisis .. what next, the little nuisance hound's insurance?? Probably
Only thing is, Virgin Media have been excellent with me since I had their broadband installed last April. Then went onto a new contract phone with them ... both are now going up considerably. Until now, I have been very satisfied with how they have treat me as a customer, more kindly than any provider I have had previously.
For example, when I joined I didn't even realise they had mentioned it in the contract but found a £100 Amazon gift voucher delivered from them, for use on anything, which came in handy. They've also been very helpful and quick to respond when needed with any issues, which have been little, really.
I will be getting in contact with them about this raise, though. If it is worth trying at all?? ... it is getting beyond a joke now, I understand the issues with inflation, etc but I agreed to a specific contract rate for a reason, for half my broadband contract everything is half price for 12 months, but now I am only just getting into reading the emails/notifications to see how it all adds up. I did not know (my own stupid fault, I know) in the rush of getting my broadband sorted that my contract would be subject to inflation and the rates will go up that I had agreed to, and the monthly tariff was not fixed. I thought what was agreed was final and this would not have my prices nudged up as I have never had a situation like this before with a service provider.
That is my own stupid fault and should have thought about this in the rush of getting my phone contract sorted especially.
When it comes to financial crises and the lot I am the first to admit I know fk all about it, or not enough, rather .. to know how to react if you feel what you are being asked to pay is unfair. Would I be allowed to leave for another provider if I feel it is too much?? (not that there'd be much difference with another provider) .. They would probably want an exit fee and I am not in a position for paying such things right now as I am doing my best to sort out a lot of debt with the help of StepChange ... (nightmare)
On another note, I have had help from British Gas on a number of things and just about managed what they have been asking and that is even with the govt subsidies etc, Christ, I do not know how they have calculated what I have had come in in billing over the colder months. Glad it is getting warmer but still! I live in a tiny space, I have friends who have paid less with four/five bedroomed gaffs
All a bit of a mess, I don't know where to begin. Where's that Martin Lewis fella ... or has even he given up now in the face of this complete rip-off, chancer cnt world we're drowning in ..