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Getting a new landline

I'm trying to get Broadband but do not have a landline. I wanted to go for the post office offer as I will be only using the phone for internet purposes, however, they can only transfer lines from BT - they cannot set them up. What is the cheapest option for me? Do I need to take a BT line then transfer it to the Post Office (or whoever)? Can I do this, or is there a minimum contract length with BT? Do I have any hope of getting this done in time to take advantage of the PO and Madasafish offers that both expire at the end of the month?

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  • bbb_uk
    bbb_uk Posts: 2,108 Forumite
    If you want broadband only without a line then your only choice is Telewest or NTL.

    If neither are in your area then you will need a BT landline. If BT has never installed at your house then you are looking at £75 installation fee and a minimum 12month contract. If BT has been previously installed at your house (whether used by your or previous tenents) then it is free re-connection subject to a minimum term of 3months.

    During the minimum term, then you can use other providers for your broadband and calls (via CPS) but I don't think you can transfer your linerental to anyone else within the minimum term.
  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
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    bbb_uk wrote:
    If neither are in your area then you will need a BT landline. If BT has never installed at your house then you are looking at £75 installation fee and a minimum 12month contract.
    £99.99 now I'm afraid.
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
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