Soldato
Personally I welcome this as my line rental has gone from £138 to over £170 in the space of 12 months. I simply cannot, at this point, afford to pay for 12 months up front. It's ludicrous that we're being charged extortionate rates considering the wholesale price.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38166781
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38166781
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched a review of landline-only rental prices after concerns that people may not be getting value for money.
It said landline prices have risen by up to 41% in real terms since 2010, while wholesale prices have fallen by a quarter.
The rise in rental prices particularly affects those who rely on landlines, such as the elderly, Ofcom said.
The review will decide whether measures are needed to protect them.
The worst offenders are Sky, which has raised landline prices by 41% in real terms over the last six years, and Virgin Media, which has raised prices by 38%.
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The most expensive provider for landline-only services is currently Virgin Media, at £19 a month, followed by BT at £18.99, according to Ofcom.
All in all it's thought around 10% of households in the UK do not have broadband or television packages.