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In-contract price rises: A storm in a teacup

In-contract price rises: A storm in a teacup

The fallout of the O2 price rise has seen DSIT ask Ofcom to look at in-contract price rises again in the UK, including a “rapid review” of how easy it is to switch providers. Our research suggests Ofcom has already gone the furthest in Europe, leaving few good options available to the regulator from doing nothing through to banning the practice entirely.

Are regulated social tariffs the answer to the cost of living crisis?

With the rising cost of living starting to bite, some regulators have mandated social tariffs for connectivity. However, such plans have often faced the same challenges of low awareness and adoption as the voluntary initiatives put in place by operators