New BT lines FREE

[Glenn]

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

[Sebby]

Good deal, as long as you don't mind committing to 18 months (not a big deal, imo).

[Rik]

If anyone is thinking of getting a new line to improve their ADSL, this would be a good time.

[Simon]

How would that work, Rik?  Would one then not end up paying for two lines?

[Rik]

No, once the new line is active, move the ADSL on to it (sadly, that will cost), then cancel the old line.

[Simon]

I'd be suprised if they haven't thought of a reason not to allow that.

[Rik]

I couldn't see anything in the offer that would stop cancellation of another line.

[Steve]

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

[Rik]

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.

[Steve]

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.

[Rik]

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.

[Colin Burns]

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