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Telecoms firms urged to scrap ‘outrageous’ inflation-busting price rises

TELECOMS firms were urged to scrap “outrageous” price rises that could trap consumers between £60 hikes and £500 exit fees this spring.

Consumer rights group Which? warned millions of people will be affected by “unconscionable” inflation-linked price rises by broadband and mobile providers this April.

Regulator Ofcom has declared that this practice causes substantial consumer harm but not yet implemented its proposals for a ban.

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