Ntl/bt

elliebean_2

This may be a silly question, but if we decided to swap from NTL to BT do we have to have a new phone line installed? And if so, will BT charge us for the installation?

TIA

Everso_2

Hi

I think the process goes along the lines of if there is/was a BT line in the property, then you do not need to have a new one. Having just done exactly what you are proposing, I incurred no charges as previous owners, although on Cable, had had a BT line in the property long before they moved in - hope this helps.

phoneman44

BT cannot utilise the cable line, therefore if there is not an existing BT line you will have to pay for it to be installed.

Have you looked at keeping the Cable line and connecting your calls through a cheaper provider such as first:telecom - They provide you with an Orchid dialler and certainly work out cheaper than either BT or NTL.

Heinz

phoneman44 wrote:

Have you looked at keeping the Cable line and connecting your calls through a cheaper provider such as first:telecom - They provide you with an Orchid dialler and certainly work out cheaper than either BT or NTL.

But not NEARLY as cheap as a BT line with Primus Saver 2 CPS (for free E&W UK 01/02 calls), 1899 (for weekday daytime UK 01/02 calls at 3p each regardless of duration) and 18185 (for calls to 0845, 0870 and UK cellphones).

phoneman44

Heinz wrote:

But not NEARLY as cheap as a BT line with Primus Saver 2 CPS (for free E&W UK 01/02 calls), 1899 (for weekday daytime UK 01/02 calls at 3p each regardless of duration) and 18185 (for calls to 0845, 0870 and UK cellphones).

Agreed, however if there is no BT line do you really want to pay £124.99 to have one put in

Heinz

phoneman44 wrote:

Agreed, however if there is no BT line do you really want to pay £124.99 to have one put in

Don't get me started on cost benefit analyses!

robnye

Heinz wrote:

But not NEARLY as cheap as a BT line with Primus Saver 2 CPS (for free E&W UK 01/02 calls), 1899 (for weekday daytime UK 01/02 calls at 3p each regardless of duration) and 18185 (for calls to 0845, 0870 and UK cellphones).

NB this only works if you have a bt phoneline

mobilegossip

robnye wrote:

NB this only works if you have a bt phoneline

Surely Heinz indicates you need a BT line.

robnye

mobilegossip wrote:

Surely Heinz indicates you need a BT line.

no they make beans...... :rotfl:

and no reading back, i cant see where that is mentioned

BexTech

robnye wrote:

no they make beans...... :rotfl:

and no reading back, i cant see where that is mentioned

Hmm, strange how the first part of the post states: "But not NEARLY as cheap as a BT line with..........."