2022 has been a bad year for broadband customers. On average, monthly tariffs have increased by 10-15%.

The big question is, will these bills continue to rise in 2023 or can UK broadband consumers finally expect some much-needed financial relief?

Will broadband prices rise in 2023?

Things are not looking good for customers hoping (or praying) to pay less for their internet in 2022 or 2023.

Research by consumer champion ‘Which?’ indicates that broadband prices are on target to go up by another 14% next year, adding an extra £100 to some annual bills.

The cost of living crisis isn’t a newspaper headline. It’s real life for millions of people in the UK.

A closer look at the 2023 price rises.

The customers locked into contracts with the big-name providers will be hit hardest. No surprise there!

According to Which?, BT Customers will see the biggest hikes; their tariffs will jump by 14%, adding £113.07 to the average annual bill.

It won’t be much better for Vodafone and TalkTalk customers. Customers signed up with these mainstream internet firms could pay an extra £92.35 and £90.15 a year, respectively.

Is anyone doing anything about this?

Which? recently launched its ‘cost of living’ campaign. It’s calling on the government and mainstream broadband providers to do more to help customers.

Which? wants to see:

• More social tariffs
• An end to early termination charges for customers who want to switch providers before their current deal expires
• A serious discussion on capping mid-contract price rises

“It is unacceptable that many broadband customers are facing price hikes of up to £113 on their bill during an unrelenting cost of living crisis,” says Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy. “Customers should be allowed to leave their contract without penalty if prices are hiked mid-contract – regardless of whether or not these increases can be said to be ‘transparent’.”

What can I do about these future price rises?

There’s an easy way to avoid the pain ahead; switch to an internet provider that won’t raise your bill.

6G Internet is one of those providers. Our price rise promise means we’ll never EVER raise your bill mid-contract. Guaranteed.

With 6G Internet, you’ll never pay more than you agree to because that’s how things should be.

Explore all the latest 6G Internet new customer offers.

Internet service provider 6G Internet is supporting Burnley FC in kicking off the football season after becoming an official business club member.

East Lancashire-based 6G Internet has linked up with the Clarets as the team begins its 2021/2022 Premier League campaign.

The business, based in Burnley, gave the club its backing ahead of a planned roll-out of its internet services in Burnley.

6G Internet has long-term plans to branch out even further afield across Lancashire and the North West.

Phil Walker, director of 6G Internet, said both the link-up with Burnley FC and its expansion into the town showed the business’s commitment to become part of the community.

He said, “6G Internet is an established East Lancashire business that has always been proud of its roots so we are keen to become part of the fabric of the communities we serve.

“We were keen to show our support to the club when the opportunity presented itself and we are now looking forward to seeing the 6G Internet brand featured around Turf Moor and within match-day programmes as our relationship goes from strength to strength.

“We are now eagerly awaiting the extension of our network within the town.”

Business club membership includes a host of benefits, including the 6G Internet branding featuring on mid-tier LED displays during matches and a 24-hour LED screen outside Turf Moor.

Club Local Brand Partnership Executive Paul Walsh said, “We are always keen to forge alliances with Burnley businesses and so we are delighted to announce that 6G Internet has joined the Burnley FC Business Club. We would like to thank them for their support so far and we look forward to developing our work together in the future.”

Rather than using the copper cable network like its rivals, 6G Internet installs and uses its own network, enabling it to provide high-quality broadband without the wait or inconvenience of digging up roads to lay fibre-optic cables. The network is designed, built and managed by 6G Internet entirely, meaning it is not reliant on other parties such as telecommunications providers.

Phil said, “Taking this approach means 6G Internet can offer a network that is less expensive to run and can be expanded much faster than other providers.”

Since launch, 6G Internet has worked with community organisations such as churches, mosques, charities and schools to improve existing connections and create new initiatives for locals to access the internet.

Phil added, “We believe that for too many people, costs and long-term contracts are the barrier to being able to connect to the internet at home. However, being connected isn’t just about watching the latest movie. For some, an internet connection can be their only access to essential services such as healthcare, socialising, education and finance, which is why we remain committed to helping people get connected.”