Mobile, broadband and landline contracts can be cancelled if companies increase prices - Ofcom

Sooraj Shah
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New guidance will come into effect in January, protecting consumers and small businesses

Consumers and small businesses will be allowed to cancel their mobile, broadband and landline contracts if they are subjected to price increases on a fixed-term contract, under new guidance set out...

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