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Mobile Phones: Contracts

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 89858

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with Ofcom on simplifying the process for transferring mobile contracts between family members while retaining existing numbers.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Government works closely with Ofcom, the independent telecoms regulator, to ensure that consumers feel empowered interacting with the telecoms sector and feel they are getting a good deal.

We have not had recent discussions with Ofcom on this specific matter but keep the regulatory landscape under review to ensure that it is accessible and as simple as possible for consumers to get a good deal.

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