Millions of mobile and broadband customers across the UK are set to face higher bills from April 2026, as two of the country's major telecoms providers confirm mid-contract price increases.
Vodafone and Three UK have announced they will be implementing the rises for new contracts signed from Sunday, 9 November 2025. The move makes them the latest providers to adjust their pricing structures in response to economic pressures.
Breaking Down the New Price Rises
The specific increases for Three customers vary depending on their data allowance. For those taking out a new mobile plan with 4GB of data or less, a monthly increase of £1.80 will be applied in April 2026. This is 80p more than the provider's previous rate of £1.
Customers signing up for a plan with between 4GB and 100GB will see their bills rise by £1.90 each month. For users with larger data needs, specifically plans over 100GB, the monthly increase will be £2.30.
Broadband customers with Three are not exempt, with a confirmed monthly bill rise of £3.50 also set for April 2026.
Provider Justifications and Customer Protections
Both companies have issued near-identical statements acknowledging the unpopularity of the decision. A Three spokesperson stated, “We know no one likes price rises, but they are essential for us to keep investing and innovating.”
Echoing this sentiment, a Vodafone spokesperson said the increases were “essential for us to keep investing, innovating and providing best-in-class service.”
The context for these hikes is the UK's inflation rate. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) began 2025 at 3% in January and has since risen to 3.8%. Many telecoms firms had initially forecast inflation to be closer to 2% at this point, influencing their original pricing policies.
Vodafone highlighted some protective measures for vulnerable customers. A spokesperson confirmed, “There are no price increases for customers registered as financially vulnerable or those on our social tariffs — Vodafone Essentials and VOXI For Now.”
This price update applies exclusively to new contracts entered into on or after 9 November 2025, meaning existing customers on current contracts are not immediately affected by this specific announcement.
