BT social tariff...madness

Heinz

syko29793 wrote: »

Remember BT is a business not a charity.

IIRC, BT only offers BT Basic because, having (allegedly) the highest market share, the government requires them to do so.

KimYeovil

And as far as I can see BT Basic would not be suitable (and is not intended) for your proposed use in the first place.

HappyMJ

Tupperware_Queen wrote: »

My ex was looking into getting a the BT Basic social tariff - mainly so that there is a landline at his property in case there is a problem with the mobile, and so that when he is out, if the kids are at his, they can use a phone if needs be.

He has been accepted for the BT basic, which is £13.50 a quarter, so that is affordable.....HOWEVER......they want a connection fee of £127.99 (when they are doing it for £30 if you pay for full service) and a £50 deposit (presumably in case he runs up a bill). How is this meant to help people on a limited income get access to a phone line?? I'm at a loss of what to suggest....any ideas anyone??

Bt Basic is good but do not use it to make outgoing calls. Except for the occasional very short call to a taxi, takeaway...whatever. Don't spend an hour calling friends or family that will cost £6.15 A standard BT plan would have been much cheaper.