MSE News: BT reveals price rises - but you can escape the hikes

Former_MSE_Darryl

"Millions of BT customers face increases on their line rental and call costs at the start of next year – but you can avoid the price hikes..."

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BT reveals price rises - but you can escape the hikes



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mrweeble

I am on a rolling month to month tenancy and I hope to (but have no guarantee that I will) move within the next year. Anyone know of a way to cut the cost of line rental without being tied into a contract that I might have to break?

Ypaymore

Customers will receive details of the increases next week with the higher prices taking effect from January 4.

See full story here.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/household-bills/10338836/BT-to-hit-millions-with-New-Year-price-rise-of-up-to-6.5pc.html

jobdone1

Its about time we was able to receive broadband without the use or should i say force of a land line. Most people use mobiles. I understand that a land line for some is necessary that's fine but don't force people to have landlines just so they can access the internet. The cost of landlines just keeps going up and bt know they have got you buy the short and curlys, Even if your with a different provider.

Quentin

You have the dongle option if you don't want to pay for an unused landline.

minislim

"All customers will told about the increases next week, either by letter or email."

i somehow doubt that.

they said that last time and all they did was put the tiniest bit of small print in their BT update magazine.

no mention of it on the phone bill at all!

i bet hardly anyone actually noticed it.

glad i moved over two rises ago! its save me hundreds of pounds over the last 3 years.

neil40

Switch provider.I am with Sky and can always threaten to leave to get 6 or 12 months half price line rental..Thats what i always do once promotion has come to an end.

rogerblack

If you are in receipt of certain benefits and with BT, you can switch to BT basic.
This is suitable if you make few calls, and is available even if you have broadband.
http://www.bt.com/includingyou/other-products-services-bt-basic.html?s_cid=con_FURL_btbasic
£4.95/mo, with a £4.50 call allowance.
Calls 11p/min - so unless you're at under 45 min/month - it gets more expensive.

Amongst those qualifying - those on IS, or income-related JSA or ESA.

I_luv_cats

Ypaymore wrote: »

Customers will receive details of the increases next week with the higher prices taking effect from January 4.

See full story here.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/household-bills/10338836/BT-to-hit-millions-with-New-Year-price-rise-of-up-to-6.5pc.html

In addition to your title '1571 now £1.75' The Money Grabbing so and so's are now making a charge for Bt Privacy caller-display @ £1.75



And the formerly free BT Answer 1571 and BT Privacy with Caller Display will cost £1.75 a month.

jhp

I_luv_cats wrote: »

In addition to your title '1571 now £1.75' The Money Grabbing so and so's are now making a charge for Bt Privacy caller-display @ £1.75



And the formerly free BT Answer 1571 and BT Privacy with Caller Display will cost £1.75 a month.

I wonder why MSE overlooked these important facts in their key summary ?

That will be a big increase in your monthly bill if you take either or both of these services.

Kite2010

How long until other phone companies charge for the previous free 1571 service?