Vodafone and BT latest to confirm broadband price hikes coming in just a couple months

Most of Britain's major broadband and mobile suppliers will introduce price hikes in April.

Firms such as TalkTalk, Virgin Media, and Vodafone will introduce price rises from April 1 in line with either the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Retail Price Index. Some providers will use different rates plus an additional 3 per cent, 3.7 per cent, or 3.9 per cent.

The mid-contract price rises may not apply to all customers, however, so it's important to check how your firm will apply the increases and by how much. Ofcom is also currently reviewing inflation-linked, mid-contract price rises, however, any verdict form this will likely be delivered after the next price hikes.

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For a full breakdown on how your broadband and mobile prices may rise, read below for a breakdown on how all major firms will adjust prices by April.

BT has confirmed it will use the CPI rate plus 3.9 per cent for its price hikes on March 31. However, it highlighted that from 'early summer 2024', it will implement a new pricing model while steering away from inflation-based hikes.

A BT Consumer spokesperson said: “Starting in early summer 2024 and ahead of the implementation of Ofcom’s final ruling, we’re introducing a pricing model aligned with Ofcom’s approach, moving away from a price rise calculation based on percentage figures and CPI, and instead offering our customers a predictable long-term view of their contract terms. Annually we expect this price increase to be £1.50 for mobile customers and £3 for broadband customers.”

“Ahead of this change, our annual March 31st price increase of CPI + 3.9% going ahead as per normal. For most customers, this increase will be around £3 per