Virgin Mobile and O2 customers face 17.3% increase to phone airtime bills
The increase will happen in April and applies to the firms' airtime plans, which cover the cost of minutes, texts and data.
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The increase will happen in April and applies to the firms' airtime plans, which cover the cost of minutes, texts and data.
Analysts predict the average family will see their phone bill increase by more than £17 per month or almost £210 annually. Broadband bills are set to rise by up to £95 a year.
The deal is open to those receiving benefits such as Pension Credit and Universal Credit - but they could get an even cheaper Sim-only deal elsewhere.
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