How much will this cost me?

mikeopvc

I'm finally out of my AOL contract and am looking at changing my providers, broadband and calls.

I was planning on going with BT but after reading a few threads on here I'm not so sure now.

Firstly I need my master socket relocating to my office for my run from home business and also a seperate line installed for a fax machine, any ideas how much this will cost and am I right in assuming this can only be done by BT.

Secondly how much can I expect to pay for my calls and line rental with BT? I currently pay £12.50 per month for line rental and £7.50 per month for the calling features pack.
My calls and broadband are through AOL at £34.99 per month which may seem high but it was part of a deal which included a free PS3

I'm open to any advice or suggestions as to what to do next

thanks in advance

Mark_In_Hampshire

BT Openreach will perform the work which is likely to cost circa £210. A cordless handset might be cheaper. New line installation circa £120. You can order both from any line supplier, there is no advantage in having BT do it. You might like to look at IDNet since they're a business specialist.

mikeopvc

Mark_In_Hampshire wrote: »

BT Openreach will perform the work which is likely to cost circa £210. A cordless handset might be cheaper. New line installation circa £120. You can order both from any line supplier, there is no advantage in having BT do it. You might like to look at IDNet since they're a business specialist.

sorry what is the cordless handset for? and is it £210 for relocating the master socket and installing line for fax or just for relocating master socket?

macman

Just get a local independent in to run an extenion from the existing NTE5 to your home office. Will cost about a quarter of what BT would charge for relocating the master.
Are you really sure you need a separate line for a fax? I stil have a fax machine but no-one has sent me one in over a year now.

mikeopvc

macman wrote: »

Just get a local independent in to run an extenion from the existing NTE5 to your home office. Will cost about a quarter of what BT would charge for relocating the master.
Are you really sure you need a separate line for a fax? I stil have a fax machine but no-one has sent me one in over a year now.

I use my fax machine every day to send and receive, although I am able to use more modern methods it seems most of my suppliers and customers are not.
I do have an extension from my master socket already but have always had problems with my phone/fax/broadband and to be honest I just would like to start fresh with the whole setup.
I'm fed up with the buck being passed between BT, AOL and BROTHER.

Mark_in_Hampshire
IDnet seem a little costly for calls and broadband, would they be worth the extra cost?