EE confirms price increases for mobile and broadband customers as inflation rises
dailyrecord.co.ukEE is the latest broadband and mobile provider that will raise its prices for customers this year. The company announced that it would be raising costs for its products and services by 7.9 per cent, which will take effect on March 31, 2024.
The figure is in-line with the 4 per cent Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increase, plus 3.9 per cent.For example, a £57.20 monthly plan will increase by £4.52, adding up to a combined £108.48 rise over a 24-month contract.
It comes after Sky announced it would be raising prices by 6.7 per cent, which will also come into force in April.If you're an EE customer, read below to learn more about its upcoming price rises in 2024.Many internet service providers raise their prices for mid-contract customers to combat rising inflation and company costs and it looks like EE is doing the same.Last December, energy regulator Ofcom consulted on plans to offer customer protection for telecoms, including a ban on price rises linked to uncertain future inflation.
The aim of this is to warn users, in easy-to-read figures, of any price rises they can expect during their contract.The news of price rises is set to impact nearly all broadband, phone and television customers.Its increase will apply to all broadband customers currently under an EE contract, meaning they will have to pay the raised price unless they pay an extra fee to opt out of their plan.
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