Can my broadband or mobile price go up mid-contract?
Yes, but only by an amount set out in pounds and pence when you sign. Since January 2025, Ofcom has banned rises linked to inflation or a percentage. Providers can still build fixed annual increases into the contract.
Evidence
Ofcom's rule applies to contracts taken out from January 2025. O2's April 2026 rises showed fixed-amount increases still happen, so check the price-rise terms before you sign.
Sources
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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