Many customers can expect the cost of their monthly bill to go up, but not all mobile providers are affected
April is a dreaded month for bill payers, with dozens of prices increasing, including mobile, broadband, council tax and energy. Dubbed by many as ‘awful April’, bills will increase yet again for millions of households on 1 April which is when the latest energy price cap takes effect.
Mobile providers are affected by this due to it increasing business costs and inflation, leading to them increasing customer bills each year. For new mobile contracts taken out after the new rules came into effect, providers must now clearly state the fixed amount of the price increase in pounds and pence – but there are a handful which aren’t upping prices.
Sky is one of the few mobile providers that do not increase their prices, so although their plans are often lengthier which can be off-putting for shoppers, it’s reassuring to know bills won’t increase. The mobile provider is currently offering selected data plans for half price for the first six months.
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If you’re thinking of switching to Sky and want a new phone, the mobile provider is currently offering the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G with Galaxy AI for £42 a month over a three-year contract with no upfront cost. You can add an Unlimited data plan for £20 a month.
Giffgaff is another mobile provider to consider, as it offers fixed contracts for 18 months with no price increase. If you’re happy with your current phone but are looking for a cheaper plan, Giffgaff has an unlimited data contract for £25 a month. For shoppers who don’t use the internet on their phone much, a 6GB data plan costs £8 a month.
Elsewhere, SMARTY’s mobile plans also don’t increase in price in April. The provider has a variety of SIM-only deals, including an unlimited data, calls, and texts plan for £20 a month. Alternatively, the retailer’s 32GB plan with unlimited calls and texts is priced at only £7 a month.
Mobile providers upping bills in April 2025
Some existing customers unfortunately aren’t safe from price increases, as older contracts may still see price rises based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index) or RPI (Retail Price Index), plus any additional percentage. Phone and tariff contracts can be affected, as well as SIM-only deals.
These cost increases usually take place in March or April in line with the energy price cap, but they can happen mid-contract depending on when the contract was taken out. Billpayers can avoid the April price hike by opting for an upfront deal over a contract.
You may be able to leave your current contract free of charge, but it depends on the terms and conditions of your phone contract. If you don’t use your smartphone much, pay-as-you-go may be a good option to ensure no unexpected price rises.
According to Uswitch, O2, EE, Three and Vodafone are among the mobile providers upping bills in April 2025. O2 and Vodafone customers will see a price rise of £1.80 per month, while EE monthly costs will increase by £1.50 for SIM only plans and £4 for handset plans. Over at Three, customers can expect a £1 monthly increase for 4GB or less, £1.25 for 5GB to 99GB or £1.50 for plans over 100GB.
For Tesco Mobile customers, the price increase will depend on your contract. For example, a £14.99 contract will go up by 90p per month, while a £30 contract will increase by £1.80 per month. However, there will be no price rise for Tesco Clubcard members.
