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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Martin Lewis issues ‘worrying’ warning to all broadband users

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Martin Lewis has warned households to watch out for mid-contract price rises in their broadband bills this spring.

The consumer rights champion cautioned viewers that telecoms companies might try to introduce hikes of up to 15 per cent, explaining that firms typically seek to keep pace with the consumer price index (CPI) or retail price index (RPI) rate of inflation, currently around 11 per cent, and could be tempted to add as much as 4 per cent on top.

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