BT rip off, getting the internet for 6 months

[mkjuk]

I've just moved property and having paid BT �125 on my last property they're now asking for another �125 to reconnect this one. They are also asking for a 12month minimum contract (the old contract was in my old flat mates name) but i'm only expecting to stay in this property for 6 months and then i'm moving to another country. Is there anything i can do ? my adress is (address removed by editor)
thanks in advance

[andrea81]

Don't go with Bt is my thought. Why not try another place i.e. Talk Talk and tell them your grievensess with BT, they may offer you a good deal!

I pay �23 a month (line rental and bills) and have my broadband for free!

[redcrx]

for a start i wouldnt put your home address up online. Theres no need to it to be in the question.

Call BT again, it used to be that to reconnect a line that had previously been in a property it only cost �10 or something, not �125 unless new cabling and lines had to be installed.

If youre only going to be there for 6 months do you really need a land line? can you get away with just a mobile?

[Cakeboy]

You can take your contract with you when you move, any provider is going to tie you into a 12 month minimum contract so that's kinda tough.

The only problem with moving is that if you need BT to come out to your new place and install the hone line they will charge you another �125. Your contract is between BT and you, not the property s moving isn't a problem.

For future reference, I wouldn't put my address on a public internet forum, it's asking for problems

[mkjuk]

andrea - don't BT still have to install the line even if talk talk provide the service.

I get broadband for a fiver a month anyway but again still need a line through BT

as for putting my address online, it's already visible - it's on my front door! - really dont see the issue, none of you know who i am etc.

redcrx, they are claiming they have to have an engineer out hence the �125 charge, again i need the phone line for the internet not for phonecalls!

cakeboy - how can i take my contract with me to another country!

[andrea81]

I'm not sure actually now, come to think of it! Sorry, I'm no help after all! x

[buildersmate]

Yes, BT still have to install the pair of wires from your house to the local exchange, irrespective of who you then decide to provide the service. However if the wires are already in place you may be able to avoid most of the �125, which is a std price for a new installation.

[Cakeboy]

Sorry, I missed the bit about another country :)

But, if you're not planning on coming back, then don't leave them your forwarding address and just wander off after 6 months.

[mkjuk]

Thanks for all your help

Virgin media have said that they'll connect me for �30 and give me 2meg unlimited broadband and a phone for �15.50 a month

anyone know any pitfalls in this bar the 12month contract?

still much cheaper than BT and their �125 connection fee

[buildersmate]

Ah, you didn't say you lived in a street that has been cabled up. Yes you can do this without a BT line.

[redcrx]

another option could have been the new broadlband services from the mobile companies!

Oh and I had an engineer out to reconnect my phone when i moved and yet i was only charged the lower figure.

at least youve remember the cable service now.

[weggiewabbit]

VirginMedia will be able to tell if your street is cabled.

I�d give them a high rating � I�ve used their cable broadband for years and it�s very reliable. Fast too, though seems a bit slower at times of late ... they�re supposed to be upgrading soon where I am to give more speed. Only real problem I had was that it went down last year, and took them a month to fix it. The others are probably just as bad! Overall, I�d definitely recommend them.