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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about a UK 50p monthly landline tax intended to fund superfast broadband upgrades. The tax, included in the finance bill, aims to raise £175 million annually over seven years but has faced criticism for insufficient revenue and its impact on pensioners and those on fixed incomes. The tag covers user reactions to this broadband funding policy.
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UK News : 50p Tax increase to fund broaband upgrade
this just popped in my email box: "The controversial landline tax, designed to fund next generation broadband services, is to be made law before the general election. The 50p a month landline tax is to be included in this year's finance bill with the aim to raise up to £175million a year...- Highwayman
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