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New Rules Made Phone Bills Worse | Leeds News

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Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 29, 2026
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Summary

Ofcom’s new mobile and broadband price transparency rules, meant to curb mid-contract hikes, may have backfired—three in four plans now cost more, often exceeding inflation. Consumer champion Martin Lewis calls the system “frustratingly predictable,” arguing a simple ban on price increases above inflation would’ve saved 99% of customers money. He’s set to testify in Parliament, pushing for either a full ban or a second exit window after hikes take effect, since the current 30-day notice rarely helps consumers catch the financial hit in time. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/01a91b5998fca7dc