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Cold water shock for Movistar and Orange customers: they didn't expect this increase

Many customers who had signed up for plans with these operators trusted them to maintain the prices.

28/01/2025 11:26:00h

Iván García

Bad news has arrived for customers of Movistar and Orange who signed up for soccer packages for the 2024/2025 season. Those who thought they would enjoy their favorite matches at the agreed price at the time of signing up now face a surprise. They will have to pay more money to continue enjoying the same service in this second half of the competition.

According to a report by the comparator Roams, those who signed up for soccer packages at the start of the competitions are facing an increase. The average increase is 15 euros until the end of the season, which represents a significant additional cost for users.

Movistar, up to 35 Euros More in June

One of the most notable cases is Movistar. The operator has decided to increase the price of its All Soccer package, which includes both LaLiga and the Champions League. This package has experienced an increase of 4 euros per month.

Montage of a group of friends looking at the soccer contests and the logos of Movistar and Orange on one side

Movistar and Orange are preparing price increases for users with plans that include soccer | Gpoint Studio, Orange, Movistar

This increase is also joined by a rise in the prices of the miMovistar rates, which combine fiber and mobile. This causes the total cost of the service to increase by 7.10 euros monthly.

Considering that there are still five months of competitions remaining, this increase translates into an additional cost of 35.50 euros until the end of the season. Without a doubt, an increase that Movistar customers didn't expect. Most signed up for these packages hoping to enjoy an experience without changes or cost surprises.

Orange Also Prepares Increases

Not only has Movistar opted to increase prices, but Orange is also affected by these increases. Starting January 27, Orange users will see the price of the Love Soccer packages rise.

The Love Soccer rate will have an increase of 2 euros per month. Meanwhile, the Love Soccer or Love Soccer Total 2 packages will experience an increase of 3 euros.

Orange and Movistar customers trusted that the rates contracted in September would be respected. | Vkstudio, Orange, Movistar

However, the most significant increase will be noticed in the Love Soccer Total 4 package, which will increase by 6 euros per month. Considering that there are five months left until the end of the season, customers with this package will see an additional cost of up to 30 euros.

What Does This Mean for Users?

For Movistar and Orange customers who thought their rates were fixed, this increase is a cold shower. Prices have risen without prior notice, and those who were paying a specific amount to enjoy soccer will now have to face an unexpected expense.

These increases in the price of soccer packages can be especially annoying, especially for users who had signed up for the rates with the promise of no changes during the season.

For some, this price increase may be the reason to reconsider their option to sign up for soccer services with these operators. However, they know they don't have many other options, as Movistar and Orange hold the rights to most competitions.

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