Mobile contracts may end without penalty with providers seeking to raise prices under proposed laws

New laws will let customers exit mobile or broadband contracts without penalty if providers impose price increases with 30 days’ notice

Culture minister Patrick O’Donovan will on Wednesday seek Cabinet approval to draft new laws to give individuals a legal right to end contracts.

Consumers will be able to break mobile and broadband contracts without financial penalty if providers seek to hike prices, under new laws proposed by the Government.

Culture minister Patrick O’Donovan will on Wednesday seek Cabinet approval to draft new laws to give individuals a legal right to end contracts with telecoms and broadband providers if they propose increasing either their monthly or annual charge.