Channel Islanders paying more for broadband than in 2020
The report highlighted a rise in data usage by customers on both islands, and a drop in average monthly SMS messages and call minutes.A spokesperson for Sure said it wanted its deals to be "cost-effective"."We understand that value matters more than ever, especially as industries across the board face rising costs due to inflation," Mike Fawkner-Corbett, acting chief commercial officer said."We're committed to helping our customers stay connected in the most cost-effective way possible."JT said because of working from home and streaming, broadband services now "play a much bigger role in the way people live"."Consumer usage patterns have evolved significantly," Pip Carpenter, head of commercial markets at JT said."On-island mobile data consumption is up 40% since 2020, and the average user now consumes around 10 GB per month."We regularly review our services to ensure they remain competitive and responsive to our customers' changing needs."
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