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Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts

UK · 2026-07-08

Key takeaway

Ofcom fines Virgin Media £28m for blocking customer cancellations over 3 years.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerOfcom fines Virgin Media £28m for blocking cancellations.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onVirgin Media incurs compliance and remediation costs, reducing free cash flow.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youCompetitors (BT, Sky) gain as customers switch; telecom SMEs face higher compliance standards.

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Source: BBC News — Business

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