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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. |
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