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Re: Changing from NTL to BT in an apartment block

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Originally Posted by Chris T

I have no idea how BT will run their cable from the street to your flat. Presumably they will be able to get access to the dry riser, but I would have thought some arrangement will have to be made with the management company that runs the building if this is the case.

BT has an obligation to put a line in to your flat if you ask them, and if it is practical, but do bear in mind that if they have to start running cables from the street to your flat, they can and will charge you for the installation. You have to ask if it really is worth your while to change...

Hi, and thanks. Yes, I'm confused about the whole master socket thing. I unscrewed the plate where the phone wires and Sky wire is attached and they are both just wired to another chunky wire which disappears into the wall, naturally leading to the dry riser. I have a hunch... merely a hunch... that any phone reconnections would go via the riser, but I might have to check with my management company.

The reason I need to change is that NTL have categorically said that broadband is not available in my area and there is no presumed or firm date for if and when it will be. And, simply, I need broadband now.

Re: Changing from NTL to BT in an apartment block

Hi Guys,

Bit late to post a reply I know but I just wanted to give some more info on what sort of phone line you need for Sky. I work for a travel agent and we have a Sky digibox in each of our contact centres and head office as we advertise on Sky text etc. when the Sky Digital was installed in each centre some years ago we simply supplied an extension off our telephone and the engineer programmed the box to dial a "9" if it ever dialled out. So just to clarify yes any line will do be it NTL/BT or via a phone system. Only gripe I have against the Sky is we have to pay a business rate subscription, which is very high each month.

All the best
Dan

Re: Changing from NTL to BT in an apartment block

Sky will work with an NTL line connected to the digibox.