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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by peasblossom on Apr 06, 2024, 09:42:59 »

Which is great, but for reasons unknown to me (I've googled "if city fibre are in my street why can't I get full fibre?" and am none the wiser) I still have to wait for FTTP. That's the snag in all the options.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by stan on Apr 06, 2024, 09:35:59 »

If I've understood other information on the internet, Andrews & Arnold (AAISP) have their own VOIP service and have a process where the number can be transferred without the cessation of the broadband.  The only trouble is that I can't remember whether it was for numbers in or out!

When I recently spoke to them they confirmed it's far better to request a FTTP transfer from Idnet to AAISP first - then when it's underway to request they port my landline number from Idnet to them.
They didn't seem to think it was difficult and their VOIP service is remarkably cheap compared to elsewhere. Especially if you only want to keep the landline number for occasional use and/or incoming calls.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Postal on Apr 06, 2024, 09:14:04 »

But of course, if I tried to get it redirected now, I'd cut my broadband off. Really tired of not having FFTP.

If I've understood other information on the internet, Andrews & Arnold (AAISP) have their own VOIP service and have a process where the number can be transferred without the cessation of the broadband.  The only trouble is that I can't remember whether it was for numbers in or out!

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by peasblossom on Apr 05, 2024, 16:03:07 »

But of course, if I tried to get it redirected now, I'd cut my broadband off. Really tired of not having FFTP.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Simon on Apr 04, 2024, 14:49:02 »

I think, in time, the connectivity devices will become cheaper.  I'd even cautiously wager that BT might even provide an alternative before the big switch off.  Isn't there already talk of them installing ATAs at some of the exchanges where FTTP isn't even on the horizon?

Also, FXS enabled routers will be cheaper as they become more widespread.  My discounted TP-Link VX230v from IDNet (with FXS) worked out much cheaper than buying a router and a separate ATA.

Of course, whether I ever get to see if it works depends on the ongoing drama getting the FTTP installed in the first place. 

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by peasblossom on Apr 04, 2024, 13:12:32 »

The thing is, IDNet's UBOSS service is actually cheaper than having the BT landline service with them, so, in that sense, it pays to switch to VoIP if you are able to.

OK, the other selling point is I can switch to this one (I hope!) but UBOSS is not possible unless I'm happy to stump up for the widget that goes with it. £66 is out of my range.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Simon on Apr 04, 2024, 10:08:11 »

According to the Daily Mail the brakes have been applied for a couple of years (at least) due to technology gaps.

The thing is, IDNet's UBOSS service is actually cheaper than having the BT landline service with them, so, in that sense, it pays to switch to VoIP if you are able to.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by peasblossom on Apr 04, 2024, 09:25:56 »

I've moved the above post into the more appropriate thread.

That's an interesting development, but it seems just to be a diversion service - it would still leave the user without a landline phone to make outgoing calls on. 

It's supposed to be a bridge between landline and voip that you don't need to get any widgets for. That's it's selling point for me. Well, that and the low cost.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by robinc on Apr 04, 2024, 07:38:42 »

According to the Daily Mail the brakes have been applied for a couple of years (at least) due to technology gaps.

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IDNet Help / Re: The UK Landline Switch Off - What You Need To Know 

« Last post by Simon on Apr 03, 2024, 23:06:29 »

Bit off topic, but as an alternative, I see IDNet are now offering a redirection service for £6 a month, inc VAT. Very tempted. I like having landline number but rarely use it, only having it as a back up really so this might be handy.

I've moved the above post into the more appropriate thread.

That's an interesting development, but it seems just to be a diversion service - it would still leave the user without a lanline phone to make outgoing calls on.