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[PhilipD]

Hi

I asked this over in ThinkBroadband but haven't got an absolute answer.

If I take the Post Office phone only package, does that still allow me to have FTTC from any other supplier in the same way a BT phone line would?

Regards

Phil

[roseway]

In principle, yes. The only caveat is that some ISPs will only sell you a combined phone + broadband package, and some (PlusNet for example) charge extra for the broadband if you don't get the phone service from them.

[gt94sss2]

I believe the Post Office mainly use Talktalk LLU so you may also get some ISPs who won't provide a service on this basis as they don't consider it a 'BT' line

[PhilipD]

Hi

In principle, yes. The only caveat is that some ISPs will only sell you a combined phone + broadband package, and some (PlusNet for example) charge extra for the broadband if you don't get the phone service from them.

Many thanks, yes I understand some want to bundle both together, but those that don't should allow me to order but then...

I believe the Post Office mainly use Talktalk LLU so you may also get some ISPs who won't provide a service on this basis as they don't consider it a 'BT' line

... I may not be able to order then.

Regards

Phil

[Moderator edited to insert the second, correct quotation.]

[j0hn]

companies selling broadband without line rental is becoming much less common, and most won't do it at all now. are you still under home phone/line rental contract with the post office? or is it done form of staff discount you want to take advantage of. I can't see any particular advantage to taking post office home phone, as opposed to broadband and phone from the same provider.

[PhilipD]

Hi

The advantage is a new property that needs a line installed and the Post Office is not only a few pounds cheaper per month but saves £60 to £130 new line install charge.

I tend to go for a more business orientated ISP/package and they are still available without taking line rental.

Regards

Phil

[SteveR]

I had phone only from Post Office with ADSL from O2/sky. Unless it has changed recently only combined phone and broadband use Talktalk.

Steve