Do i need a bt phoneline for sky phone and broadband?

bob60

hi everyone
just a quick question
i am moving next week into a new build flat
sky wiring is built in
i would like sky phone and broadband
as the buillding is new the postcode is not registered until the day i move in
sky will not let me place an order until then
do i have to get BT to instal a line 1st and then switch to sky?

sorry if i sound dum its just that sky (when i can get through) are not very helpfull

thanks

Heinz

If you get BT to install the line, you'll have to agree to at least an initial 12 month contract and switching to Sky will mean breaching that contract and consequent penalty charges.

macman

So better to get Sky to install your BT line.
The postcode issue will arise regardless of your provider, as it's BT who ultimately do the install.

steveE2

You cannot have Sky Broadband anymore without taking their line rental as well,so best wait til you can order when you move in and have Sky arrange both.

bob60

thanks everyone
i will wait

TheTruthMachine

steveE2 wrote: »

You cannot have Sky Broadband anymore without taking their line rental as well,so best wait til you can order when you move in and have Sky arrange both.

You actually can

steveE2

TheTruthMachine wrote: »

You actually can

You actually cannot

bob60

i just checked online, seems my address is now registered.
however it is showing an estimated speet of between 2 - 12 mbps only!!
will this improve?
thanks

macman

What's wrong with up to 12MBps?!

bob60

nothing if it is 12, but what if it is nearer to 2mbps?
its not much these days.

bob60

hi again
i am just about to order sky broadband and phone. they say i must pay £100 for the install, is this correct?
on the website it says £10, if i have read it right.
thanks