Vodafone Faces Class Action Over Illegal Price Hikes
A class action lawsuit against Vodafone is ongoing, with over 100,000 people registered. The case, set for oral hearing in December 2025 at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm, challenges illegal inflation in 2023. Meanwhile, 1&1 reassures customers of no price hikes.
Vodafone introduced a 50 euro connection fee for the GigaZuhause Kabel 50 tariff and increased its price to around 20 euros for the first 9 months, then around 40 euros. Previously, it was around 10 euros for the first 12 months. If the lawsuit succeeds, customers could receive refunds without further court action. Vodafone's promotional discounts have decreased, while Deutsche Telekom raised fixed network internet prices by 1 euro. Vodafone's list prices remain unchanged. A Vodafone spokesperson attributes price increases to industry promotion variations, while a Telekom spokesperson cites high network expansion and modernization costs. Additionally, the Vodafone Station router now incurs a monthly charge of around 4 euros, previously it was free.
The ongoing class action lawsuit against Vodafone for illegal inflation in 2023 could result in refunds for customers if successful. Meanwhile, 1&1 maintains no plans to raise prices, contrasting with Vodafone's recent tariff changes and connection fee introduction. The outcome of the December 2025 hearing at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm will determine the future of Vodafone's pricing strategy.
