BT to PO - some questions

MJMoore

Hi,

First post here, although I've been reading for a while.

We're with BT, and our bill is always around £45 - that means only £10 every quarter for calls.

We're interested in moving to the Post Office.. line rental will be cheaper, calls about the same (by my reckoning), but we'll get the £50 casback thingy.

I have a few questions:
Do we need to contact BT, or do the PO do it all for us?

We've just paid our latest BT bill, and I believe that includes line rental in advance. Is this correct, and will we get a refund from them?

I very occaisonally use a prefix (with OneTel atm, but I may change) to phone the USA. As I'm considering Skype, this isn't too important, but I'd like to know if I'd still be able?

Thank you!

paul_h

First of all, welcome to MSE :j

MJMoore wrote:

Do we need to contact BT, or do the PO do it all for us?!

PO will do everything, but BT will send you a letter to confirm the switch. You do not have to contact them.

MJMoore wrote:

We've just paid our latest BT bill, and I believe that includes line rental in advance. Is this correct, and will we get a refund from them?

You will get a refund if there is any overpayment, on your final bill.

MJMoore wrote:

I very occaisonally use a prefix (with OneTel atm, but I may change) to phone the USA. As I'm considering Skype, this isn't too important, but I'd like to know if I'd still be able?

I think that PO still allow the use of prefixes, not absolutely sure - if they still do, that can and probably will change - other companys are blocking prefixes already. Use Skype or one of the many other excellent VOIP services, some offer free calls to US landline numbers.

Don't forget to use a cashback site too - join https://www.quidco.com and get another £30 in cashback, less the £5 quidco admin fee.

You have to stay with the PO for 6 months to keep all the freebies, but you can change back to BT any time after that without penalty if you don't like it.

teedee123

yes the po still allow prefixes I use 18866,the po give you the £50 in two stages,you pay the first bill and then the second and third bills you get the £25 each bill.

MJMoore

Thank you for your replies.

Edinburghlass_2

Best to use https://www.call1899.co.uk for your geographical calls at 0p per minute with a 3p connection charge. This means your call will cost 3p no matter the length of time.