Many but not all service providers include automatic annual price increases in new contracts. Price increases can be calculated in different ways:<\/p>\n
These built-in price increases usually occur in April each year. ComReg Compare<\/a> can assist you in finding broadband and phone plans that don\u2019t have these increases, and also provides details of the increases where they apply.<\/p>\n It is important to anticipate any annual price increases for phone and broadband services you plan to subscribe to.<\/p>\n We do not set or approve retail prices, however, we advise you check your new contract\u2019s terms for potential price increases. If anything is unclear, we recommend you contact your service provider for details.<\/p>\n If you are looking to switch or enter a new contract, be aware that some service providers have not implemented built-in contractual price increases, so it\u2019s worth shopping around.<\/p>\n The best time to search for a better deal is when you are:<\/p>\n We have advice and information on annual price increases<\/a> including:<\/p>\n If you are considering a new mobile, home phone or broadband provider, we have an online tool that enables you to compare<\/a> price plans for different service providers. You can find the best plan, based on your needs and check which plans don\u2019t include annual price increases.<\/p>\n We also have more information on switching<\/a> and contracts<\/a> to help you, and our Consumer Care team<\/a> is also available to assist you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New contracts for phone and broadband services<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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