Ernest Doku, tech expert at Uswitch.com, says: “End-of-contract notifications were intended to put more power in the hands of consumers and help them get off packages that are no longer good enough.
“Ofcom’s investigation centres on whether pay-TV providers like Sky are required to send notifications for standalone TV customers in the same way that mobiles and broadband suppliers have to.
“Any measure that puts more information in the hands of consumers is a good thing, and our figures suggest that mobile and broadband consumers could be £1 billion a year better off if they move to a better value deal.
“We look forward to seeing the results of Ofcom’s investigation, as their decision could affect thousands of consumers who use pay-TV services like Sky’s.
“Don’t wait for an end-of-contract letter to drop through your front door if you know you are out of contract. Get online now and start researching what deals are available, even if they are with your current provider.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rory Stoves
Phone: 020 3872 5613
Email: rory.stoves@uswitch.com
Twitter: @UswitchPR
About Uswitch
Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles.
More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.
