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BT trying to rip someone again.

yes, same ol story with BT engineers visit charge.

I placed an order online for the BT gold package, Line,Broadband&TV.
Previously I had a online chat and also on the phone with their sales to confirm that an engineer would visit and install a new line / socket near my TV. I have a copy of the chat emailed to myself and also saved the online page of my order which reads
No - I want a new line installed at this address
No problem - but installing a new line may incur a connection charge, which will be confirmed in the next steps. The existing phone lines will remain unchanged.


I also spoke with BT customer care an an engineer was booked on 18/4
However BT connected me to an old disconnected line near my loft, a very remote part of my house. No Engineer came and I placed my order solely on the basis of an Engineer installing a new line.

I booked an engineer to correct this and was charged £130 for engineer visit and £75 for an extension.

By the way, they want £10 per transcript for each of the 15-20 calls I made in 2 months. AND the engineer connected my line to an NTL socket.

Watch this space.

:)

Comments

  • BT_company_representative
    BT_company_representative Posts: 1,861 Organisation Representative
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi barry10201

    I have just seen you post and would like to look into this for you. It seems strange what has happened when you have advised you were charged for a new socket and this did not happen. If you would like me to look into this please check out my profile were you will get my contact info.

    Regards David
    Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of BT. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
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