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turborat
Junior Member
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 Posted - 05 November 2008 : 12:38:12
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We moved house 3 weeks ago and I have been having issues with Tiscali and last night transferred to BT (option 1 £17/month). I am now worried if broadband is allowed?
We took out a new contract with BT just over 2 weeks ago for the phone line but not for the broadband (as we were hoping to stay with Tiscali). Can I still include the broadband under phone costs as they are both with BT (but seperate accounts) or will I have to cancel the new contract?
My wife is at home all the time as not being able to work due to severe depression and uses the internet during the day quite a lot.
Any advice appreciated as if needed I will have to cancel the BT broadband package ASAP before they charge me!!!
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BankruptC
Senior Member
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Posted - 05 November 2008 : 13:45:51
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Hi turborat,
Internet costs are not allowed as expenses as a general rule, unless you can show you need it for work (and can't work without having it at home etc). Most people have it but don't claim for it and pay for it out of their disposable income.
Hope that helps a little. :-)
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BankruptC
Senior Member
1030 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 13:47:48
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Oh just to add we were allowed £50 for 'phone' which actually covers our costs for home phone line, calls and internet (but not mobiles of course, which come out of our DI).
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turborat
Junior Member
289 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 14:03:17
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| So if I put £29/month for line rental & broadband under the telephone section, this would be ok? |
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turborat
Junior Member
289 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 14:16:42
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| or would they ask to see proof and see they are billed seperate days??? I need to know as I need to cancel if required asap!! |
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Skippy
forum expert
United Kingdom
3290 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 14:29:40
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I just put £35 for phone which covered my mobile. I didn't have to prove what it was for.
Tomorrow is a mystery, yesterday is history, today is the present, a gift to make the most of.
View my blog at http://skippy13.blogs.bankruptcyhelp.org.uk/ |
Edited by - Skippy on 05 November 2008 14:30:37 |
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BankruptC
Senior Member
1030 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 14:50:34
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No, it should be fine. Put it in as 'telephone' at £35 or £40. That's a reasonable amount.
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turborat
Junior Member
289 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 16:22:39
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| Thanks guys will do that. Put my mind at rest and at least we can still keep broadband!! |
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Needafriend
Junior Member
United Kingdom
344 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 20:37:30
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Hi Turborat
I just put £50 for the phone and that for me included my broadband and so i did not list it anywhere else.
I on the other hand was not allowed mobiles as we had the home phone.
Best of luck
Jo
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For more info on how i have come through bankruptcy and for links to help, you can read my blog here called:
Jo's Links and added info on Bankruptcy!
http://debtfreejo.blogs.bankruptcyhelp.org.uk/
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grantspants
Junior Member
United Kingdom
297 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 22:12:10
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I actually put down £67 for phones (mobile and landline) and put down £25 for broadband and sky tv and they were all accepted no worries
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BankruptC
Senior Member
1030 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 22:20:04
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Gosh GP, your examiner must have been having a good day! Maybe it was his birthday or something!
;-)
Fancy a swap?? Ha ha.
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grantspants
Junior Member
United Kingdom
297 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 23:14:55
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It was a 'her' and it must have been my charm that did it! haha
No swap thanks |
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Needafriend
Junior Member
United Kingdom
344 Posts |
Posted - 06 November 2008 : 07:14:35
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Hey GP
Lucky you. Must be your charm then. Oh well at least we have that bit done now.
Take care
Jo
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For more info on how i have come through bankruptcy and for links to help, you can read my blog here called:
Jo's Links and added info on Bankruptcy!
http://debtfreejo.blogs.bankruptcyhelp.org.uk/
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turborat
Junior Member
289 Posts |
Posted - 06 November 2008 : 08:38:43
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Let's hope I get a "her" on my interview !!!
So I should get away putting £40 for phone a month?
I took a night off last night from doing anything to do with our BR as I have not been sleeping well. Can't seem to shut down at nights and as work is really busy as well I feel I will burn out soon!!!
Thanks again everyone! |
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Needafriend
Junior Member
United Kingdom
344 Posts |
Posted - 06 November 2008 : 08:41:00
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Hi Turborat
Just take it easy, try not to panic, i would say go for the £40 it should be ok.
Try and chill out and not think about it too much or you will drive yourself insane.
Be positive and just keep asking on here for advice when you need it.
Take care
Jo
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For more info on how i have come through bankruptcy and for links to help, you can read my blog here called:
Jo's Links and added info on Bankruptcy!
http://debtfreejo.blogs.bankruptcyhelp.org.uk/
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turborat
Junior Member
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Posted - 06 November 2008 : 08:52:59
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Thanks Jo,
I may even lay off the forms till weekend to give myself a chance (BR date 18th Nov). The only big part I have left is the expenditure but thanks to advice (and searching & printing) on here I have enough to give it a go.
As I am doing it all as my wife would not be able to cope with her illness I think I do need to chill out for a bit or I'll be no good to anyone!!
Thanks again for the support I really do appreciate (and need it!!).. |
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Urgent broadband question??
