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Mobile Phones: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 79117 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with Ofcom on (a) charges and (b) penalties for mobile users changing provider.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 20 Oct 2025

Government engages with Ofcom, the independent regulator for communication services, regularly on relevant consumer issues. Under Ofcom’s General Conditions, providers must not impose undue barriers to switching. Consumers can also switch mobile networks ...