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BT packages - help please.

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  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    fitzroy wrote: »
    The property has been vacant for 2 months and there's no dial tone.
    That just means they have unplugged it in the exchange. You have a wall point. I doubt you really need to pay it. They'll find it and plug it back in without needing to visit your house. Push them further on that point to get it for free. Although they do have you in a corner if they are the only supplier. Keep pushing someone will give it to you for free.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    fitzroy wrote: »
    But BT told me today that I can only have one "offer"; either first three months free or £120 line rental in advance - not both.
    Load of rubbish...you can have both. Keep trying. The line rental is a different offer to the unlimited anytime calls for £4.70 a month deal. You can have both.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • jhp
    jhp Posts: 2,342 Forumite
    HappyMJ wrote: »
    That just means they have unplugged it in the exchange. You have a wall point. I doubt you really need to pay it. They'll find it and plug it back in without needing to visit your house. Push them further on that point to get it for free. Although they do have you in a corner if they are the only supplier. Keep pushing someone will give it to you for free.

    Nonsense !!!

    The only way you qualify for free connection is if the property has had a telephone service from BT in the recent past, the wiring and socket is undamaged and the line still has a dial tone.
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    jhp wrote: »
    Nonsense !!!

    The only way you qualify for free connection is if the property has had a telephone service from BT in the recent past, the wiring and socket is undamaged and the line still has a dial tone.
    2 months is recent past. I've been off BT before for 2 years and still got free reconnection. I was using neighbours Wi-fi till they moved out. And as I said it's down to the OP's negotiating skills against the "computer says no" answers. It can be done.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • jhp
    jhp Posts: 2,342 Forumite
    HappyMJ wrote: »
    Load of rubbish...you can have both. Keep trying. The line rental is a different offer to the unlimited anytime calls for £4.70 a month deal. You can have both.

    You cant have both offers your only allowed one.;)
  • jhp
    jhp Posts: 2,342 Forumite
    HappyMJ wrote: »
    2 months is recent past. I've been off BT before for 2 years and still got free reconnection. And as I said it's down to the OP's negotiating skills against the "computer says no" answers. It can be done.

    But the OP has said there is no dial tone which means the line is dead.;)
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    edited 11 July 2011 at 5:58PM
    OK then take broadband and/or TV and connection is free....

    Broadband and anytime calls is £16 a month 3 months free and £10 a month line rental payable in advance. £30 cashback through Quidco. Total cost £21.67 per month 18 months.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • OldGreyFox
    OldGreyFox Posts: 1,403 Forumite
    These people offer £69 connection £10.99 Line Rental Anytime Calls £4.89 a month including Intl destinations.

    http://www.auracall.com/rNewLine-en.aspx
  • OldGreyFox
    OldGreyFox Posts: 1,403 Forumite
    edited 11 July 2011 at 7:49PM
    Heinz wrote: »
    but trying to find providers who will allow CPS for new customers now is next to impossible (


    Heres one http://www.auracall.com/rLinesCalls-en.aspx?prod=opt3


    No fixed term contract see FAQ.
  • hareng
    hareng Posts: 638 Forumite
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    Can do better than that check out https://www.yourcalls.net
    Approx £14 p/m line rental fee calls day and night to 01/02 numbers plus a golden destination which can be anything you require. Call rates are cheaper too where BT and many others catch you.

    You can have any internet provider with this service except of course cable!
    Whilst been with above have been on ADSL. ADSL2+(LLU) now on FTTC
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