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Over‑Limit Charges & Roaming Traps
When you go over your monthly allowance — even by a small amount — networks switch you to premium pricing that can be 10×–40× higher than your normal rate. Roaming abroad can cost more than £6 per MB, leading to bills in the hundreds or thousands.
The Problem
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Prices jump dramatically when you exceed your allowance.
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Roaming abroad can cost £6+ per MB — over £6,000 per GB.
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Or even on a UK Beach!!
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No real-time warnings when you approach your limit.
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No automatic spending caps unless manually set.
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Customers often discover charges only after the bill arrives.
Why It Happens
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Networks rely on “breakage” — profit from customers falling outside their plan.
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Premium Bolt Ons generate far higher margins than normal bundles.
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Roaming agreements are priced to maximise revenue, not fairness.
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Confusing terms make it hard for customers to understand their risk.
What Needs to Change
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Real-time usage alerts that actually work.
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Automatic spending caps for all customers.
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Fair roaming pricing with clear limits.
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Transparent Bolt On pricing that matches bundle rates.
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Regulation to stop networks profiting from confusion.
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