BT, Plusnet and EE are increasing their broadband mid-contract price rises from £3 to £4 a month.
Some mobile customers also face mid-contract increases of £2.50 a month, up from £1.
Here’s a breakdown of the price changes that will come into force from 31 March 2026:
Mobile
Flex Pay airtime plan – increase of £2.50Sim only – increase of £2.50Bundled handset and airtime plans – increase of £4Mobile broadband dongles – increase of £1.50Connected devices including laptops, tablets, smart watches – increase of £1.50
Broadband
Broadband (including hubs that use a 4G/5G sim) – increasing by £4
The changes will affect new and recontracting customers signing up from 31 July.
A BT Consumer spokesperson said: “We are very supportive of Ofcom’s requirement to show upfront pounds and pence charges. EE was the first provider to introduce this pricing model, offering EE customers a predictable long-term view of their contract terms. Our pricing approach is designed to be clear for our customers.”
BT, EE and Plusnet are all part of BT Group.
Based on customer research by comparison site Uswitch, the average BT customer pays £31.50, EE customer £29.20 and Plusnet customer £25.80 for home broadband.
It said the increases represent a staggering rise of between 12.6% and 15.5%, significantly higher than the inflation rate of 3.6%.
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, said: “BT’s price updates have often set a precedent for other providers to follow suit.
“If this trend continues, the telecoms industry runs the risk of creating its own, accelerated rate of inflation.”
He advised BT, Plusnet or EE customers who have plans up for renewal before March 2026 to shop around for other options.
“Many regional broadband providers such as YouFibre and Trooli, and mobile providers including Lebara and SMARTY, do not raise prices mid-contract,” he said.