Ofcom tackles inflation-linked price hikes

Ofcom is reviewing whether inflation-linked, mid-contract price rises are fair for consumers.
The UK regulator is happy enough with allowing telecoms operators to increase prices during the contract period, but it is concerned that the practice of linking those increases to rates of inflation makes it difficult for consumers to know what’s coming.
Essentially, many UK fixed broadband and mobile customers don’t fully understand how any price rises during their contract would be calcul