new bt line needed do i need line rental as well??

Heinz

Yes. It sounds like you CPS your calls. That means you must, at least, have BT's Unlimited Weekend Plan (formerly BT Together Option 1 and their lowest option) - which gives you inclusive (free) weekend calls of up to 60 minutes each to UK 01/02/03 numbers.

As inclusive calls count towards the required number of calls for free 1571 (if you really must use it) and Caller Display, make a few such calls at the weekend with the 1280 prefix!

Your friends and family would probably prefer it if you were to dump 1571 altogether though!

Chalice_2

cornish1 wrote: »

I've a barn that needs a completely new phone line installing, I'm in remote Cornwall where VirginMedia do not operate, is BT my only option ?

Thanks, Tim

Another option you may wish to consider is not to actually install a land line at all. All the mobile networks are offering mobile broadband dongles. The cheapest I have seen is with three @ £5.00 per month. You the have VOIP options including Skype for calling and receiving.

This may not be the most practical option but it does present an alternative

kurjam

yes my mistake its 2 calls per month, i did not get offered the £29.99 deal when i placed my order,
so should i ring and ask if i can have the discount ??

kurjam

Heinz wrote: »

Yes. It sounds like you CPS your calls. That means you must, at least, have BT's Unlimited Weekend Plan (formerly BT Together Option 1 and their lowest option) - which gives you inclusive (free) weekend calls of up to 60 minutes each to UK 01/02/03 numbers.

As inclusive calls count towards the required number of calls for free 1571 (if you really must use it) and Caller Display, make a few such calls at the weekend with the 1280 prefix!

Your friends and family would probably prefer it if you were to dump 1571 altogether though!

so can i make the 2 calls a month anytime to get free 1571 and caller display ??

Heinz

kurjam wrote: »

so can i make the 2 calls a month anytime to get free 1571 and caller display ??

You can indeed - but I'd make them at the weekend so that they're free.

But, on behalf of your friends and family, can I urge you not to use 1571.

kurjam

Heinz wrote: »

You can indeed - but I'd make them at the weekend so that they're free.

But, on behalf of your friends and family, can I urge you not to use 1571.

why should i not use 1571, i have this at the moment with my old supplier onetel ??

kurjam

can i ask them to alter my order to the £29.99 deal ??

PaulK_3

kurjam wrote: »

why should i not use 1571, i have this at the moment with my old supplier onetel ??

Did you click the blue link in his post?
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=3666273&postcount=3

adrian2000

Anyone thinking of getting a BT phone line take a look here as you can save yourself some money and get it installed for £29.99.

http://www.serviceview.bt.com/list/public/current/Notice08_boo/SNL21-08.pdf

Regards

Adrian