New tenants require internet

kopper

Hi
I have new tenants moving in to rent my flat and they require broadband. There is currently no active phone line so how much would it cost roughly for the line to be active for broadband only? I dont want them to use the line for phone calls as they may rack up huge bills. Is it possible to have a Data only line? The previous owners had a BT line but this has been stopped in the flat

Also, is BT the only company that can set activate the line or can I go through any of the broadband companies?

Thanks

robpw2

your tennants should pay for the phone line to be installed and for the internet and the calls
you need an active phoneline for broadband

£125 with bt to install a new line

Sammy85_2

Unless you have told them that there is a phoneline installed (or will be one) then it is up to them to get it put in, just like its up to them to pay the line rental.

tanith

It would either be BT or Virgin, and I agree its up to your tenants to put it in themselves..

PasturesNew

You have to accept that your new tenants are adults .... you're trying to restrict them like children. It is up to them, however, to get a line/broadband sorted out. New line from BT is £125 connection charge. Maybe they can look at the Sky or cable routes if they're available.

worried_jim

If your tenants don't pay there phone bill it is of no consequence to you. If they want Broadband let them get on with it. If you are in a cabled area then the property may not even require a phone line.
To give you an idea of what services are available pop your post code into this-
http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/

kopper

So if they pay the connection charge and monthly broadband, phone calls, should the line be in their name?

kunekune

It is their responsibility. They can either pay to have a line - as we have done in the past - or choose mobile broadband, not quite so good but ok. You are not liable for their bills, so stop worrying. I suspect you're a first-timer ... can I also suggest you get yourself educated about what is and is not your responsibility?

robpw2

kopper wrote: »

So if they pay the connection charge and monthly broadband, phone calls, should the line be in their name?

oh yes or you will be responsible :T

Fire_Fox

kopper wrote: »

Hi
I have new tenants moving in to rent my flat and they require broadband. There is currently no active phone line so how much would it cost roughly for the line to be active for broadband only? I dont want them to use the line for phone calls as they may rack up huge bills. Is it possible to have a Data only line? The previous owners had a BT line but this has been stopped in the flat

Also, is BT the only company that can set activate the line or can I go through any of the broadband companies?

Thanks

PlusNet will reconnect a phone line that still has a dialling tone for free. Let the tenant organise and pay for everything, then they are legally responsible for any bills.

boliston

Don't even THINK about putting the phone line in your own name!