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Originally Posted by Rob

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BT line install costs have always been quite pricey. Makes sense really since BT end up installing and then find the line is handed over via LLU rules to a competitor so BT don't even get their costs bak, let alone make money from phone calls and the like.

Yeah regulation has forced the costs up only 2 years or so ago they were £75.

Previously the install costs could be lower and simply absorbed by BT, now BT is all broken up and each department has to justify its expenditure with some like openreach making very little money. LLU as you said is also a big demotivator to reduce costs as BT have less chance of getting it back over time from subs.

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Originally Posted by Paul

£124.99? Bl**dy he** they put it up again? Wow, they must really hate new customers lol

Bear in mind if the line is already in place its free.

Here I had no line going to the house but wasnt charged, I forgot the reason it got waived but the engineer said something about it been easier then expected. I expect its to cover installations that require a lot of resources to complete.

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Originally Posted by Gavin

I remember when I had a line installed in my room. Dial-up internet those days so for a young, hormonal boy, that's important. I remember (to the pound) BT wanted 110 quid, but Cable & Wireless only wanted 11 quid. So that was the start of my C&W/NTL/VM career, way back in... '95-ish

Perhaps an answer as to why BT make money and VM dont

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Originally Posted by anotherhuman

We actually already have Sky TV and are looking into their broadband option. 40GB a month is fine for us, we don't use more than 30GB on most months (that's downloads, not including uploads).

First thing first though, need to find out about line installation. Going to a wedding this weekend where I'll meet the person I heard about these freelance line installers from so I'll find out more and post my findings.

Thanks for the useful advice.

Sky is probably your best option then as you can get 8meg BB free (in LLU areas) and they are soon to launch a cheap phone package. I would first check that you are in an LLU area and your phone line will be good enough quality, can check at samknows.com with your postcode but would be wise to ask a neighbour who has adsl.