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BT Issue

Hi,

I've just noticed that my monthly BT bill has shot up from £35 to £62 on a monthly basis which I am far from happy about, I've tried to get through to BT to discuss this but their service seems to be completely automated. Below is the breakdown of my bill at the moment, does anyone know if there are better options available?

I'm also trying to get a wireless hub for my modem from BT but this is proving hopeless.

Line Rental - £14.60.

Broadband and calls - £14.

Anytime calls add-on- £4.90.

Phone usage - £3.74.

Broadband usage - £25.
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  • Al_Ross
    Al_Ross Posts: 977 Forumite
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    I pay Sky £22.25 a month for phone line , anytime calls and unlimted super fast broadband.
  • shaz77_2
    shaz77_2 Posts: 1,881 Forumite
    That's very good value.
  • Broadband usage: £25. Does that mean you're going over your usage allowance and are being charged a penalty or something.

    £25 is roughly the increase ?
  • shaz77_2
    shaz77_2 Posts: 1,881 Forumite
    Broadband usage: £25. Does that mean you're going over your usage allowance and are being charged a penalty or something.

    £25 is roughly the increase ?

    I was under the impression that my broadband was unlimited, however I cannot get speaking to someone from BT to clarify this. Is there still a BT representative on this site?
  • brewerdave
    brewerdave Posts: 8,821 Forumite
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    What option b/band package are you being billed for?? AFAIA option 3 is the "unlimited" package.
    Also there are numerous threads on this forum and BT's own support forums indicating that MANY people have been charged for unsubstantiated "extra" b/band usage.
  • giraffe69
    giraffe69 Posts: 3,613 Forumite
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    I was under the impression that my broadband was unlimited, however I cannot get speaking to someone from BT to clarify this. Is there still a BT representative on this site?


    Can't you clarify this by looking at your account and bill online?
  • shaz77 wrote: »
    I was under the impression that my broadband was unlimited

    Looking at BT package prices available now, £13 would get you 10Mb, and unlimited would be £26. But those are not necessarily the prices you are paying. Or maybe you were getting unlimited as an introductory offer which has now ended.
  • BT_company_representative
    BT_company_representative Posts: 1,861 Organisation Representative
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    Hi shaz77,

    We can look into these charges for you if you want, our "Contact us" link is on my profile page.

    Thanks,

    Stephanie
    Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of BT. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Hundreds of BT Home Hubs on eBay from 99p...
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • shaz77_2
    shaz77_2 Posts: 1,881 Forumite
    Hi shaz77,

    We can look into these charges for you if you want, our "Contact us" link is on my profile page.

    Thanks,

    Stephanie

    Is there any option available to talk to a representative directly rather than posting on the BT forum?
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