MORE than 100,000 homes will be forced to give up their broadband internet under plans to introduce a controversial tax, Warrington-based TalkTalk said today.
Charles Dunstone, the broadband provider’s chief executive, said the “unjust and regressive” plans to add 50p per month to all landline phone bills will backfire on the Government.
His criticism comes as TalkTalk prepares to outline the company’s concerns to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) later today.
Mr Dunstone said: “We estimate the increase will mean that more than 100,000 mostly low-income homes will be forced to give up their broadband lines.
A BIS spokesman said: “The Government remains committed to introducing the 50p levy on fixed lines.”
