Phone bill and broadband saving tips before prices rise in April
28.03.2023 - 10:57
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Millions of mobile phone and broadband users across the country will see their bills rise dramatically in April.
Providers usually raise their prices mid-contract in line with either January's consumer price index (CPI) or the retail price index (RPI) which were recorded at 10.5 per cent and 13.4 per cent. However, some customers could see their bills rise by as much as 17.3 per cent depending on their contract and provider.
It is just one among many other price rises that are expected to come flooding in April, such as energy bills, council tax, groceries, and water. Fortunately, there are ways you could be able to save money on your energy bill ahead of the price increases.
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Here's some tips that could help you save money on your phone and broadband costs next week...
It's always worth checking with your provider to see if you're eligible for a cheaper contract or if you can cancel your contract to find a cheaper option. In some cases you may be able to cancel your contract without paying a fee.
If your provider has informed you that your bill will go up, you may be able to cancel your contract without paying a fee within 30 days of the notification.
Unfortunately, you won't be able to cancel your contract without paying a fee if you signed up for it before January 23, 2014 or f you were told at the start of the contact that prices would be going up (this is often the case for discounted contracts).
You can contact your provider with the following details:
EE
If you have an EE device, you can dial 150. Otherwise, you can dial 0800 956 6134.
Vodafone
If you have a Vodafone device you can dial 191. Otherwise, you can dial 0333 304