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As consumers, should we be concerned about the looming prospect of an AI bubble bursting?


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Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
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Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
24 month contract: Out-of-contract price currently £10/mo, subject to change.
Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
24 month contract: Out-of-contract price currently £11/mo, subject to change.
Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
12 month contract: Out-of-contract price currently £11/mo, subject to change.
Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
24 month contract: offer pricing for 3 months, standard price currently £16/mo, subject to change.
Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
1 month contract: Out-of-contract price currently £13/mo, subject to change.
Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
24 month contract: Out-of-contract price currently £14/mo, subject to change.
Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
12 month contract: Out-of-contract price currently £14/mo, subject to change.
Annual Price Increase: monthly plan increases every year by £1.80/month from 1st April 2026.
24 month contract: Out-of-contract price currently £15/mo, subject to change.
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