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Title: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Glenn on Nov 25, 2008, 21:22:11
BT are offering FREE installation on new lines between 24th November & 23rd December http://www.serviceview.bt.com/list/public/current/Notice08_boo/NotificationPeriodImpl311039FrameworkImpl291580.htm It is subject to an 18 month contract
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Sebby on Nov 25, 2008, 23:28:01
Good deal, as long as you don't mind committing to 18 months (not a big deal, imo). :)
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Rik on Nov 26, 2008, 10:47:42
If anyone is thinking of getting a new line to improve their ADSL, this would be a good time.
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Simon on Nov 26, 2008, 10:59:06
How would that work, Rik?  Would one then not end up paying for two lines?
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Rik on Nov 26, 2008, 11:03:02
No, once the new line is active, move the ADSL on to it (sadly, that will cost), then cancel the old line.
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Simon on Nov 26, 2008, 11:22:47
I'd be suprised if they haven't thought of a reason not to allow that.
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Rik on Nov 26, 2008, 11:32:38
I couldn't see anything in the offer that would stop cancellation of another line.
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Steve on Nov 26, 2008, 15:01:06
Surely its a bit of a gamble as the outcome is unknown? Then you will have paid an activation fee for ADSL and committed to that line for voice for 18 months
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Rik on Nov 26, 2008, 15:03:55
You can specify the line is for ADSL use. If BT accept that condition, then you can claim breach of contract if it's no good, Steve.
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Steve on Nov 26, 2008, 15:09:42
Yes I agree, but if its acceptable in BT's eyes and no better than the other line for ADSL, you've wasted your money? Am I correct in assuming a new line is only new to you and is only an addon to a bit of old copper up the road.
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Rik on Nov 26, 2008, 15:16:28
It depends on the spare capacity. When I had a new line put in, they ran copper right from the cabinet to me, and it did improve things.
Title: Re: New BT lines FREE
Post by: Colin Burns on Nov 27, 2008, 17:59:41
or the lapost in your street have all just been replaced inproves things alot eg 4mb sync to the full 8mb  though most of my problems were internal wireing