UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom is urging BT to cut the cost of line rental for households that use only a telephone and do not subscribe to money - saving broadband , TV and phone bundles . “We’ve secured a commitment from BT that it’ll write to these customers explaining that they could get a better deal with a bundle. While line 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 . BT is set to reduce its fees by 50 % for landline - only customers , from £ 18.99 to £ 11.99 , while Ofcom is calling on competitors Orange , TalkTalk and Sky to follow suit .
UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom is urging BT to cut the cost of line rental for households that use only a telephone and do not subscribe to money - saving broadband , TV and phone bundles . While line 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 . BT is set to reduce its fees by 50 % for landline - only customers , from £ 18.99 to £ 11.99 , while Ofcom is calling on competitors Orange , TalkTalk and Sky to follow suit .