Eircom phone charge hike a ‘rip-off’

EIRCOM were yesterday accused of ripping off their customers following the latest hike in phone line rental charges to over €24 a month.

Telecoms regulator, ComReg, yesterday gave the go-ahead for a 7.5% rise in Eircom's monthly phone line rental charges from February 4 the third increase within a year.

Eircom's line rental charges for residential consumers are currently the highest in the European Union at €22.50. When this latest increase comes into effect, the charge will rise to €24.18.