Britain examines inflation-linked hikes in broadband bills

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings

09/02/2023 09:12

LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Britain's telecoms regulator
said on Thursday it was concerned that inflation-linked hikes in
broadband and mobile bills were causing uncertainty for
customers, as it launched a review of in-contract price rises.
    Many consumers are facing prices rises of above 14% in the
coming months under the terms of contracts with suppliers such
as market leader BT  BT.L .
 (Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by William James)
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