{"id":303548,"date":"2025-07-30T09:21:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/303548\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:21:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:21:19","slug":"bt-broadband-prices-to-rise-for-some-by-exact-amount-tomorrow-in-big-new-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/303548\/","title":{"rendered":"BT broadband prices to rise for some by exact amount tomorrow in big new change"},"content":{"rendered":"

BT is to alter the amount it hikes some customer bills in what will amount to a rise of a third for some people<\/p>\n

Rory Poulter<\/strong> and Henry Burrell<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:41, 30 Jul 2025<\/p>\n

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BT is set to change its approach to mid-contract price hikes<\/a>, with new customers facing an annual increase of \u00a34. Starting from tomorrow, July 31, 2025, any fresh sign-ups for broadband packages from BT, EE or Plusnet will see a \u00a34 rise on March 31, 2026, and another \u00a34 hike on March 31, 2027.<\/p>\n

This update coincides with the week Ofcom<\/a> confirmed that BT had compensated customers with \u00a318 million due to failing to provide sufficient contract information. Previously, the annual price rises<\/a> were pegged at \u00a33, meaning the new \u00a34 increase marks a significant 33.3 percent jump. This development was initially revealed by ISPreview.<\/p>\n

A BT Consumer spokesperson expressed their support for Ofcom’s<\/a> transparency initiative to Express.co.uk<\/a>, saying: “We are very supportive of Ofcom’s<\/a> requirement to show upfront pounds and pence charges,” adding, “EE was the first provider to introduce this pricing model, offering EE customers a predictable long-term view of their contract terms. Our pricing approach is designed to be clear for our customers.”<\/p>\n

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However, it’s worth noting that BT’s move towards clearer long-term pricing isn’t entirely voluntary. It comes as a direct result of new regulations imposed by UK regulator Ofcom, which now apply to all internet and phone service providers, reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the year, Ofcom revised its guidelines for broadband and mobile providers over mid-contract price increases. The updated rules mandate providers to clearly inform customers about the exact amount \u2013 in pounds and pence \u2013 their contract prices will go up, including the specific timing of these changes, when advertising their products.<\/p>\n

Mid-contract price hikes have been a thorn in the side of many Brits for years, but it turns out they weren’t always made crystal clear to customers, leading to unexpected and unwelcome surprises on their bills.<\/p>\n

‘Exact amount’ BT prices will rise<\/p>\n

ISPreview published what it says, citing BT, are the exact amount BT prices will rise annually with contracts taken out on or after July 31, 2025, and stated by exactly how much depending on what product is purchased:<\/p>\n