We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

Leaving BT Query

Hi All,

I am thinking of leaving BT and moving my phone line to tiscali or talktalk. Do i need to cancel BT or does the new company arrange everything? Do they also automatically transfer my existign number?
One final question - If i go back to BT in the future will i need to pay the £120 odd connection charge?
Thanks

Comments

  • serbask
    serbask Posts: 134 Forumite
    The new company will do the donkey work for you - just like changing energy suppliers. And your number is transfered with you too. It normally takes up to 4 weeks. As an extra precuation I would cancel the DD with BT if you have one once to start getting billed by the new company.
    The £120 is for line installation so if you switch back you dont need to pay this again.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 348.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 252.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 452.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 241.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 617.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 175.8K Life & Family
  • 254.5K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.