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TalkTalk follows BT by raising line rental charges TalkTalk follows BT by raising line rental charges
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TalkTalk has said it will increase its monthly line rental charge to £13.80 from October.TalkTalk has said it will increase its monthly line rental charge to £13.80 from October.
The 9.5% rise - which will add £14 to customers' annual bills - follows a 5% increase in line rental and call charges announced by BT last week.The 9.5% rise - which will add £14 to customers' annual bills - follows a 5% increase in line rental and call charges announced by BT last week.
TalkTalk said it also offers the option of an annual upfront charge equivalent to £9.50 per month, although it only applies to customers taking broadband.TalkTalk said it also offers the option of an annual upfront charge equivalent to £9.50 per month, although it only applies to customers taking broadband.
The new standard rate is still less than BT's monthly charge of £14.60.The new standard rate is still less than BT's monthly charge of £14.60.
However, BT has promised to freeze its prices until 2013.However, BT has promised to freeze its prices until 2013.
Commenting on their rival's move, BT said: "This rise comes into effect on 1 October and has not yet been communicated out to existing customers, or to any journalists, like BT did last week.
"TalkTalk is also increasing the charge for receiving paper bills to £1.90 per month, from £1.45."