Petition · Department for Business and Trade

Review transparency of broadband company exit fees including off-net move fees

Closed 63 signatures

What the petition asks

Review broadband companies charging exit fees when customers move to a new address outside of the service area (an off-net move). I moved house (off-net) and was charged £700 exit fee because the broadband couldn't be transferred! This was treated as me cancelling the contract early.
We are calling on the government to protect consumers from hidden contract terms which exploit people at a time of high cost and stress. Off-net move customers can be trapped in a contract, even when the broadband service can no longer be provided. This practice is unfair, costly, unethical, exploitative and counter-intuitive. Companies should be transparent about these exit fees on their packages via key info so customers can make an informed choice.

Timeline

8 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
8 Jul 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 63
Status Closed
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 8 Jan 2026
Closed 8 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.