BT new line physical installation question

xyz123

Buzby wrote: »

I have to ask, if there is a Virgin connection in place, WHY pay for a different line from an alternative supplier? VM used to be expensive, but currently the recent batch of BT changes have made them the dearest. Also, cable BB is far superior than ADSL, so I'd certainly think again.

first i have a 12 month contract from O2 broadband which is valid for another 9 months. secondly, as a low user i dont want to pay for a cable BB, especially when O2 keep giving me 6 month free every year when i renew.

xyz123

Quentin wrote: »

If you put your order in today (last day of the offer) for a new line to the post office they will install a bt line free.

can i have O2 broadband on postoffice (or any other provider for that matter (except cable ofcourse)) line!!

macman

Are you on an O2 LLU exchange? If not you will only be getting the dire 02 Access service (non-LLU).
PO line rental is a standard BT reseller service.

Quentin

xyz123 wrote: »

can i have O2 broadband on postoffice (or any other provider for that matter (except cable ofcourse)) line!!

Yes . (Assuming O2 supply the exchange)

xyz123

Quentin wrote: »

Yes . (Assuming O2 supply the exchange)

how can i verify whether O2 supplies the exchange (dont even know what that means to be honest). i called O2 and asked this question and they said they can gurantee that it works on Bt line and O2 line but any other providers they can not guarantee..

Quentin

Use samknows website

http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange_search

macman

Look for O2 on the list of LLU providers in the results.
You can get 02 on any exchange, but that's not the same as an LLU service.

Quentin

xyz123 wrote: »

thanks for your replies. unfortunately i can not put an order today......

Since originally mentioning this offer (#3 now edited), the free installation offer from PO has been extended to orders placed by 20/5/12.

Phones4Chris

Go with the P.O. to get your BT line installed, there is no minimum term either, so if you want to review the situation in the shorter term and move there will be no penalty.
If O2 are not LLU at your new exchange (what is it by the way?), you can see what deal they offer you and compare to other alternatives.

Note: If you leave P.O Homephone within 6 months of a new line installation, they may charge £15 cancellation fee, still much cheaper than installations costs of £112.34 normally.

macman

There is a 6m minimum term on a PO new line install-they will charge you if you leave before that date.