Banned: Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises

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It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.

Providers must now show information about increases "prominently" for customers' attention, both during a sales call or in-store.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Ofcom Price Mobile Must Inflation Bank Contract Rises Broadband Customers

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Published On: 2025-01-17 @ 00:04:27 (1 days ago)

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