New connection with BT - can I use Primus straight away?

eddie_2-2

Getting a new BT connection into a new property.
I noticed on BT's website that there is a 12 month contract with them after getting new line in.
However, are there any restrictions regarding the use of alternative carriers such as Primus? For example, do I have to use BT for calls for the first 12 months, or can I get connected and then use Primus staright away for calls?
Thanks for any advice.

jodie

This is no help to you at all, lol, but when I rang BT and asked about a phone line they told me there has never been a BT line in my property so I would have to pay £120, I told them to stick it.

Heinz

eddie, you will be on contract to BT for your line rental for 12 months.

You can, however, start using a CPS or prefix-dial provider for your calls immediately.

'Go live' with a CPS provider takes up to 3 weeks but, of course, you'll need also to sign up with www.call1899.co.uk for your weekday daytime UK 01/02 calls and, as you can do that instantly online, it'll be worthwhile using 1899 for your evening and weekend calls too until free calls on Primus is available.

hurrah

jodie wrote:

This is no help to you at all, lol, but when I rang BT and asked about a phone line they told me there has never been a BT line in my property so I would have to pay £120, I told them to stick it.

So you wont something for nothing.:D

See:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=211879&page=7

eddie_2-2

Thanks for the info Heinz.:beer: