PlusNet Value £5.99 package V. Misleading

notbritishgas

bohma2000 wrote: »

I've already checked this and am in a 'Market 3' area so the £5.99 should remain the price after the first three months.

What I am still unclear on is whether I just have to pay the £5.99 per month to PlusNet and keep paying BT for line rental or do I have to change my phone line to PlusNet as well?

Just to clear up this matter and especially Kim's incorrect statement.
You do not have to change your landline to Plusnet. The value package is a standalone package and can be had with a Bt landline.
I can say this with authority as I have had the Value package since March at £5.99 per month and I pay my line rental to BT.
The only proviso of course is as stated earlier you have to be in market 3 exchange.

utilitybroker

Stuff you need to know

"Minimum contract length of 18 months applies to Plusnet Value and Plusnet Unlimited. A BT landline is required for all of our Broadband products. Prices displayed are inclusive of VAT


http://www.plus.net/residential/bundles.shtml

By a BT landline they mean a BT compatible line. So you could have a BT Line a Plusnet line,or a BT compatible line supplied by another supplier.

Lorian

Don't forget there is usually decent quidco cashback for signing up too.

Forris

Also, while it is a great value package for those that only need basic internet access (ie. no movie downloads or TV streaming), it is worth checking that their expected speeds http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/quality_broadband/speed.shtml#valuespeeds
to ensure they are compatible with your needs.

I have found that they are very transparent with their information, so check before you commit.

Their Member Centre gives you up-to-date info on your usage and they email you every month to tell you how much your DD will be and when it we be collected.

bohma2000

Thanks to all who replied. I've spoken to PlusNets sales people today and I can keep my BT line so the monthly cost is only £5.99. I just wish they made this clear on their website.

Forris

Don't forget your cashback! Topcashback are giving £25 at the moment.

Lorian

Forris wrote: »

Don't forget your cashback! Topcashback are giving £25 at the moment.

£28 from quidco

Ypaymore

bohma2000 wrote: »

Thanks to all who replied. I've spoken to PlusNets sales people today and I can keep my BT line so the monthly cost is only £5.99. I just wish they made this clear on their website.

They clearly say a BT Line is required if you wish to take broadband.

Quentin

You don't have to have your line supplied by BT. What is required is a BT type line (not cable). Who you get the bills from (eg post office/phone co-op etc) doesn't matter.