Citizens Advice has warned that more than 13 million mobile and broadband customers could see their bills rise by £100 next year due to inflation-busting price hikes.
The charity has found nine out of 10 broadband customers and seven out of 10 mobile customers are with providers who can hike prices halfway through a contract. Many providers are set to increase prices up to 3.9% beyond inflation.
Citizens Advice warned that with recent estimates putting inflation at 12.6% in January, mid-contract price hikes will be much higher this year than in previous years, at a time when people are least able to manage them. It found that one in three mobile and broadband customers facing price hikes has already cut back on everyday essentials such as food, energy and clothing.
