New Connection Needed Phone & Broadband

Stanthedog

Hi

I'm sure that this question has been asked a thousand times but very simply this is my query

1.I've moved somewhere temporary for 6-12 months through work commitments.
2.I have an existing phone line and broadband at home that I need to leave active
3. The new property has no telephone line connected
4. I need a permanent broadband connection, 3G coverage is poor/non existant and its not in a cable area.
5. I've contacted BT and they want a one off connection charge of £100+ then £13.99 month line rental and will take 3-4 weeks to process this

My question is...

1. in this day and age do I still need a BT landline which I have to pay BT for, including a connection.
2. I'm a busy person and I just need to call one person who will arrange line install and my broadband a quick as possible
3. What are my cheepest and quickest options?

Heinz

Most line providers (incl. BT) require a minimum 12 month contract. The only one I am aware of which will allow short contract (30 days' notice) is Post Office Home Phone.

If there's no line, you'll have to pay for that to be installed and POHP's current offer of £60 offer is less than half BT's £130.

Mark_In_Hampshire

1. No. There are various regional WiFi operators, or cable. You only have to have a telephone line if you want ADSL (and you also have to have it for the fibre service as well if based on the BT platform, not needed for cable). This country does not do "Naked DSL" which is to say ADSL only via a phone line

2. Pick a supplier who sorts out the line and the ADSL for you. Good ones that do both: IDNET, Zen and leave it all with them to sort out. Both month to month suitable for short term.

3. Both the above charge about £85 for connecting the line, then probably another circa £40 for connecting the ADSL. You can get cheaper - for instance Virgin National will sort the line for about £39 but their ADSL service is as bad as their cable service is good so not recommended.