UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom is urging providers to cut the cost of line rental for households that use only a landline and do not subscribe to money-saving broadband, TV and phone bundles. While landline rental prices have risen for consumers, the costs to the provider have fallen, with the elderly and low-income households most likely to be out-of-pocket. Ms White said: “We’re also helping people who buy their landline and broadband separately. The regulator has warned that consumers should expect their bills to rise by up to £150 per year if they continue using traditional fixed-line telephone services rather than broadband packages.
UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom is urging providers to cut the cost of line rental for households that use only a landline and do not subscribe to money-saving broadband, TV and phone bundles. While landline rental prices have risen for consumers, the costs to the provider have fallen, with the elderly and low-income households most likely to be out-of-pocket. The regulator has warned that consumers should expect their bills to rise by up to £150 per year if they continue using traditional fixed-line telephone services rather than broadband packages.