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Originally Posted by themelon
To be honest I never knew about the free calls, but I would soon use up this allocation at 7.9p a minute, which would most likely render ntl cheaper in my circumstances.
I did used to have the 1571 service and found it pretty poor, I used to get random messages from strangers on a different number, it is free so you cant expect much. I prefer my built in answerphone!!
Also I never realised the +vat on option 1, what is that all about?? So basically they are saying Option 1 is 3.5p per minute daytime?
I have had numerous flyers from BT asking me to come back, stating that option 1 is cheaper than ntl for daytime calls. Mmmmm
The only fault with ntl is the connection charges, but a 10 minute daytime call on ntl or BT Option 1 would be exactly the same.
BT Standard (£9.50) -- 7.9p x10 = 79p!! ahhh!
BT Option 1 (£11.50 ) -- 3.5p x 10 = 35p
ntl 3-2-1 (£9.50) -- 3 x 10 +5 = 35p
I think BT does some very misleading adverts!! I wont be going back either way, because theres not a chance im changing my TV as I refuse outright to ever ever let a Sky man near my house again!! Which brings me on to ntls other fault.......why include the phone?? Im sure the would have a lot more TV customers if the phone wasnt bundled!!
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If you read the post that you quoted again you will see that the BT together option 1 daytime rate is 3p per minute INCLUDING vat. That makes BT 30p against 35p for NTL. It would also help a comparison if you compared like with like and compared BT Together option 1 with NTL talk unlimited which are both £11.50 per month and both have 6p per hour charges for evenings and weekends.
The main factor that is missing from your comparisons is that with a BT line you have a choice of provider which can mean call rates significantly lower than those of either BT or NTL.