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martinhog 02-12-2004 17:04
Caller ID update ?
 
Hello,

Just had a look on the ntl web site and entered my postcode (TN23 Ashford,Kent). The details show Caller display IS available, as does the downloadable welcome/info pack for my area. Can anyone confirm if this is true :) or misleading info :confused: ?

Regards

Martinhog

Tristan 02-12-2004 17:45
Re: Caller ID update ?
 
It says it's available in my area (Poole) as well. This is a good thing if it's true. Can anybody confirm?

(Also, why does it cost £1.75 a month on NTL, when it's £1 a month on Telewest?)

Neil 02-12-2004 17:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tristan
It says it's available in my area (Poole) as well. This is a good thing if it's true. Can anybody confirm?

(Also, why does it cost £1.75 a month on NTL, when it's £1 a month on Telewest?)
Because ntl & TW are 2 seperate companies, & what one charges has no bearing on what the other charges for a similar product.

Tristan 02-12-2004 17:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil
Because ntl & TW are 2 seperate companies, & what one charges has no bearing on what the other charges for a similar product.
:rolleyes:

I can work that one out for myself. But it is a general trend in most industries that companies will change similar rates for similar products -- for example NTL, Telewest and BT all offer their basic line rental package at around £10 a month.

So it seems odd that one company would charge 75% more for caller ID.

Neil 02-12-2004 17:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tristan
:rolleyes:

I can work that one out for myself. But it is a general trend in most industries that companies will change similar rates for similar products -- for example NTL, Telewest and BT all offer their basic line rental package at around £10 a month.

So it seems odd that one company would charge 75% more for caller ID.
Ask a silly question......:dozey:

I know you know the difference between ntl & TW Tristan, but you did ask.....:angel:

N00N00 02-12-2004 19:43
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how do I do this check for caller ID?

I entered my postcode and clicked on telephone services and this came up. Presumably means no caller ID for me

Talk Unlimited 24
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Talk Unlimited
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Talk Unlimited Local
£14.50 per month
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5p Talk Plan
£10.50 per month
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Phone & Surf
£30.99 per month
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3-2-1 Standard
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N00N00 02-12-2004 19:45
Re: Caller ID update ?
 
As for the £1.75 charge - it was £1 originally, then went up to £1.50 and £1.75 quite soon after that. In other words they were charging a fair price once.

When is there going to be more competition in the phone market so more comapnies offer line rental/caler ID etc? Will companies like the Carphone Warehouse be renting out phone lines?

JohnHorb 02-12-2004 19:48
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I wouldn't believe the post code checker on this one. It lists Caller ID as available in my area (S. Manchester) and it is definately NOT available in the North West.

martinhog 02-12-2004 20:39
Re: Caller ID update ?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tristan
It says it's available in my area (Poole) as well. This is a good thing if it's true. Can anybody confirm?

(Also, why does it cost £1.75 a month on NTL, when it's £1 a month on Telewest?)
Sadly BT also charge £ 1.75/month for caller ID (or £ 1.48 + VAT is how it's billed, possibly to look cheaper ?). What is needed is a definitive list from NTL as to what areas it is REALY available, IE where their own information is correct, and those areas where it is not.

scrotnig 02-12-2004 20:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tristan
:rolleyes:

I can work that one out for myself. But it is a general trend in most industries that companies will change similar rates for similar products -- for example NTL, Telewest and BT all offer their basic line rental package at around £10 a month.

So it seems odd that one company would charge 75% more for caller ID.
It's the other way about. One company...Telewest...charges 75% less.

ntl simply followed BT by jacking it up to £1.75. BT went straight to that price point, ntl for some reason went to £1.50 first.

scrotnig 02-12-2004 20:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N00N00
As for the £1.75 charge - it was £1 originally, then went up to £1.50 and £1.75 quite soon after that. In other words they were charging a fair price once.

When is there going to be more competition in the phone market so more comapnies offer line rental/caler ID etc? Will companies like the Carphone Warehouse be renting out phone lines?
Very soon as it happens. Carphone Warehouse's excellent phone company, TalkTalk, are involved in trials of the new process that will allow the reseller to own the WHOLE bill, including line rental and features. BT would then be responsible only for maintenance, rather like the situation with Gas where British Gas (Transco) only maintains the network. British Gas from a consumer point of view is now a different company (Centrica) using the British Gas brand, and this is the way BT will go in due course.

ultimate 03-12-2004 12:01
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Can you give me a link where I can check whether I have caller ID in my area? I can't find the page on NTL's siye. Thanks

orangebird 03-12-2004 12:04
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I don't have a definitive list, but if you want to PM me your full postcode, I'll check your area for you.

:)

bob_builder 03-12-2004 13:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark B
It's the other way about. One company...Telewest...charges 75% less.
42.9% less, actually!

N00N00 03-12-2004 15:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark B
Very soon as it happens. Carphone Warehouse's excellent phone company, TalkTalk, are involved in trials of the new process that will allow the reseller to own the WHOLE bill,
sounds like good news.

Incidently people are saying BT offer the same value for money as NTL, but I do seem to remember that when you bought 4 or so phone line add ons with BT they were very good value, whereas this is not the case at NTL (this may have changed since)

orangebird 03-12-2004 16:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N00N00
sounds like good news.

Incidently people are saying BT offer the same value for money as NTL, but I do seem to remember that when you bought 4 or so phone line add ons with BT they were very good value, whereas this is not the case at NTL (this may have changed since)
The phone features are £1.75 each with ntl, unless you buy all of them (about 7 I think), then it's £3.50 for the lot. ntl have offered this deal for a good couple of years....

bob_builder 03-12-2004 16:05
Re: Caller ID update ?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by N00N00
sounds like good news.

Incidently people are saying BT offer the same value for money as NTL, but I do seem to remember that when you bought 4 or so phone line add ons with BT they were very good value, whereas this is not the case at NTL (this may have changed since)
No, with NTL if you buy 2 or more at £1.75 each they are capped at a total of £3.50 (i.e. any more than 2 features are free).

Edit: Once again beaten to it by orangebird ;)

martinhog 03-12-2004 16:33
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Hi Just called NTL CS, very helpful, but the chap said caller display is NOT available in my area and that web site was wrong !

N00N00 03-12-2004 18:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob_builder
No, with NTL if you buy 2 or more at £1.75 each they are capped at a total of £3.50 (i.e. any more than 2 features are free).

Edit: Once again beaten to it by orangebird ;)
Yes looks like I had it the wrong way round.

This does mean NTL are good value for money - but only in areas where all the services are available. Shame they can't ofer the deal to everyone.

Did anyone every get SMS messaging to work on NTL caller ID enabled lines?

Mal 03-12-2004 19:11
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looking at the website I can get it, but if it's true about the northwest, I can't...

andrew_wallasey 04-12-2004 07:51
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I want caller ID in CH45.


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