Broadband customers trying to beat price hikes by switching supplier are ... trends now
Broadband customers trying to beat price hikes by switching supplier are ... trends now
Broadband customers trying to beat price hikes by switching supplier are trapped by big exit fees, consumer group says Major internet suppliers are expected to hike bills by 14 per cent or more in April But those wanting to move to another supplier could be hit by exit fees of £200 Many suppliers raise prices every April in line with the rate of inflation
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Broadband customers hoping to beat looming price hikes are being ‘trapped’ by providers hitting them with punishing exit penalties if they try to switch, experts claim.
Major internet suppliers such as BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Vodafone, EE and Virgin Media are expected to hike bills by an inflation-busting 14 per cent or more in April – adding as much as £66 to annual bills.
However, consumer champions Which? say those wanting to move to another supplier can be hit by exit fees of £200 or more while they are under contract.
It is calling on the firms to allow customers to leave without penalty if prices are increased mid-contract.
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