Cable Forum - View Single Post - Changing from NTL to BT in an apartment block

**Chris** · 20-01-2005, 15:30

My understanding is that BT cannot interfere with the NTL master socket in your flat. This socket is the property of NTL and it is illegal to do anything to it. BT will have to install a new BT master socket in the flat, if there is not one installed already. However, depending on how your extension sockets have been connected to the NTL master, it may be possible to wire them up to the new BT socket instead, so you will not necessarily have to have a load of new extension sockets around the flat.

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...

20-01-2005, 15:30	#8
Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,607	Re: Changing from NTL to BT in an apartment block My understanding is that BT cannot interfere with the NTL master socket in your flat. This socket is the property of NTL and it is illegal to do anything to it. BT will have to install a new BT master socket in the flat, if there is not one installed already. However, depending on how your extension sockets have been connected to the NTL master, it may be possible to wire them up to the new BT socket instead, so you will not necessarily have to have a load of new extension sockets around the flat. 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...