Hi,
Thank you for explaining I do not have a corded phone, will it make any difference to do it from a cordless one? I do not know about the test socket either sorry.
Would I be better waiting for their reply then rather than change provider in case there is an issue?
The purpose is to eliminate any faults on your own equipment. That includes wireless interference on cordless handsets. You can borrow a corded one or buy for next to nothing in a boot sale-or new for about a fiver at Argos.
The BT test socket is located behind the master socket split faceplate. Undo the 2 screws and hinge the faceplate forward to locate it.
As already stated, any fault on the local loop will remain regardless of a change of provider.
Virgin are in all areas-I was referring to VM cable. Virgin National is just a resold BT ADSL service, so no use for your problem.
Loads of VM threads on this board, pro and con, so you'll need to make up your own mind.
The most expensive telephony in the UK though.
However many times you ask the question, the answer is the same. Yes, if you want fixed line broadband.
The only other option is mobile broadband using a dongle.
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Thank you for explaining I do not have a corded phone, will it make any difference to do it from a cordless one? I do not know about the test socket either sorry.
Would I be better waiting for their reply then rather than change provider in case there is an issue?
~~~Nicky~~~
The BT test socket is located behind the master socket split faceplate. Undo the 2 screws and hinge the faceplate forward to locate it.
As already stated, any fault on the local loop will remain regardless of a change of provider.
~~~Nicky~~~
The only alternative is to use VM cable service, if available at your location.
~~~Nicky~~~
Loads of VM threads on this board, pro and con, so you'll need to make up your own mind.
The most expensive telephony in the UK though.
~~~Nicky~~~
The only other option is mobile broadband using a dongle.
~~~Nicky~~~