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Katie Dickinson

Bills for millions of Sky customers set to rise from April - with some to go up by £72 a year

Bills for millions of Sky customers are set to rise from April, as price hike season comes into force.

Landline customers will see their charges increase from May 1, while TV and broadband customers will see their monthly costs rise from April 1.

On average, customers will see their monthly expenses rise by around £3 a month, a Sky spokesman said, however some could see their costs rise by the maximum - £72 a year - with customers to be notified this week.

Around 8% of people will be hit by the maximum amount - that's more than 1million of its 23.9million subscribers, The Mirror reports.

However, Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, Sky Kids and Sky Talk Evening and Weekends Extra customers won't be affected.

Sky Broadband Essential is one of the highest rising plans.

Customers on this tariff will see their bills rise from £22 a month to £25.

Sky said all customers affected will be notified in writing over the next month.

If you haven't heard from Sky by March 27, it's likely that you are unaffected.

A Sky spokesperson said: "We know price increases are never welcome and we try to keep prices down whilst still delivering the content our customers love, the flexibility to choose the package that suits them and with leading customer service."

Those who are affected will be able to leave the provider penalty-free.

If you've completed the minimum term of your contract, you're free to haggle to switch away - but remember, you will need to give 31 days' notice for TV packages and 14 days' notice for broadband and phone packages.

If you're in contract, you can exit your broadband deal penalty-free, however, you may have to pay a charge to escape your TV or broadband package.

To leave the provider or speak to Sky about lowering your deal, you'll need to have your price rise letter to hand. You then have 31 days to take action.

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