Why am I only being offered unlimited broadband ex...

I need to upgrade my broadband package as I went over the 40gb limit last month and was charged £35 (my fault!)
I have tried tochange to unlimited broadband but the only option offered to me ONLINE was unlimited broadband EXTRA which I dont want or need!! This costs an extra £5/month from the standard unlimited (£21/m as opposed to £16/m)
WHY???????????????
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well worth the effort the prices shown on the web page relate only to new customers to BT not upgrades or contract renewals
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