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15-08-2012 11:48pm

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readytosnap

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Can anyone tell me if a pensioner is entitled to free internet? i think he is entitled phone line but wanted to find out about internet, would be handy for skype etc keeping in touch he is on a contributory pension i think not much more than the state one he is over 70 and lives alone,thanks.

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#2 15-08-2012 11:50pm
GarIT

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Yes I can tell you.

No.

Although it may work out cheeper to get a bundle and have some of it paid by the government.

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#3 15-08-2012 11:53pm
readytosnap

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no you can't tell me or no there is no such scheme?:D

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#4 15-08-2012 11:54pm
GarIT

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readytosnap wrote: »

no you can't tell me or no there is no such scheme?:D

No there is no such scheme.

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#5 15-08-2012 11:57pm
readytosnap

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ah ok i just thought there might of been some kinda silver surfer scheme, knew it was just a pipe dream.

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#6 15-08-2012 11:59pm
GarIT

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If you get a phone and broadband package I think the government will pay the line rental.

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#7 16-08-2012 12:13pm
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Is this what you are after http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/extra_social_welfare_benefits/household_benefits_package.html

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