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BT basic tariff - any charge to upgrade to full fat BT?

brightonman123
brightonman123 Posts: 8,535 Forumite
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thinking of going for the BT broadband deal, on offer il end of March (£16/month, 1st free months free), though it aparantly doesnt work on basic tariff (cant see why, as conenction goes elsewhere?)..

has anyone changed recently- any probs / fees? the weather looks nice today, so dont want to waste time on the phone to them..
Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)

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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Incorrect, you can have any BT broadband package added to BT Basic, thisis clearly stated on the BT Basic website, so no need to ring them.

    Can I have broadband with BT Basic?

    Yes. We recognise the importance of the internet in today's world and BT Basic has been designed to allow broadband on the line. If you do take a broadband service the cost of this will be added to the BT Basic line rental.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • brightonman123
    brightonman123 Posts: 8,535 Forumite
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    hmm, odd this- tried signing up via topcashback (£16/month, 1`st 3 mnths free ,£10 line rental).. but quote gives line rental at £13.60.. no option for noting the basic tariff..?
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • diamonds
    diamonds Posts: 6,048 Forumite
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    Sign up the transfer to Basic, I knew someone who had to do such
    SO... now England its the Scots turn to say dont leave the UK, stay in Europe with us in the UK, dont let the tories fool you like they did us with empty lies... You will be leaving the UK aswell as Europe ;)
  • syko29793
    syko29793 Posts: 574 Forumite
    You can have any BT broadband option 1 2 or 3 as a stand alone option on BT Basic but not as part of a bundle with broadband and calls which is what the £16.00 a month offer is.
  • brightonman123
    brightonman123 Posts: 8,535 Forumite
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    i am rather confused dot com today!
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    edited 27 March 2011 at 9:24AM
    I think syko has explained the situation quite clearly.
    BT Basic is a standalone product, not available on a bundle with any other products such as BT Broadband.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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