Letters
‘Desperate bribe’ to give poor homes gigabit speeds
Giving low-income households cheaper gigabit broadband is an awful idea (‘Question of the Fortnight’, Issue 609). At least, it’s an awful idea until gigabit is also available to 99 per cent of the population at a fairly affordable price. Nobody likes to be on a low income, but it’s not logical nor fair to give them a superior service at a discount. Instead, internet providers should continue to promote their ‘basic’ packages for people on benefits, keeping them affordable.
The reason it makes more sense to focus on benefits not income is that you avoid having to choose a salary cliff-edge beyond which you’re not entitled to a discount. For example, why would it be fair for a household on £25,000
