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ntl / 18866 / 1899

Is anybody else having problems connecting? every time we phone we are getting an engaged.
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  • roked
    roked Posts: 119 Forumite
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    Yes I have problems with 1899, although I am getting a click as if it as answered and then a dead line tone. I checked the 1899 site and there is a new number to dial (not sure when this came about as the last time I used the old number was at the weekend) but that is doing the same as well. Tried from a mobile also with no luck. I guess thier systems are down???

    Roked
  • esalan
    esalan Posts: 411 Forumite
    Same problem here in East Midlands on both services. Maybe NTL realise they are overpriced compared to these two services?
  • bennnneb
    bennnneb Posts: 149 Forumite
    Can NTL put a block on these numbers?
  • esalan
    esalan Posts: 411 Forumite
    I'm sure they have the technology and the intent!
  • esalan
    esalan Posts: 411 Forumite
    LATEST MESSAGE FROM NTL:There is currently a high demand for this destination. Please try later. Same message for both services.
  • hansi
    hansi Posts: 3,001 Forumite
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    Why don't you go back to BT, I'm with ntl but want to use 18866 and the BT deal is better.
  • esalan
    esalan Posts: 411 Forumite
    Why don't I go back to BT? Same reason why I left them -- cr*p!
  • Paul_Varjak
    Paul_Varjak Posts: 4,627 Forumite
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    I don't think it is an NTL problem. I'm not with NTL but have the same problem!
  • esalan
    esalan Posts: 411 Forumite
    That's reassuring at least. Sorry, NTL!

    Isn't it strange though that 18866 should be especially busy on the day they increase connection charge?
  • roked
    roked Posts: 119 Forumite
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    In case anyone hasn't tried since 1899 is now working
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