Even TT and Sky should be able to port the number over without having to install a new line.

They're not saying they need to install a new line; just can't keep old no. It's a portability issue.

P.S. O2's views on BB are no longer .

Edited by XRaySpeX (Fri 10-Oct-14 13:42:50)

You probably got to the point in the last paragraph.

Ofcom seems to allow more freedom to those whose name is not BT in this respect

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It is not even a temporary solution as he will have to stay with the BTw or Partial LLU ISP for a period before going to TT.

Can you explain please? I have no idea as to the significance of BTw (BT wholesale?) or Partial LLU or why I will have to "stay for a period".

I don't really care about going to TalkTalk, I just want to be able to migrate in order to get a better deal - while retaining my long held Tel. No.

Basically pick a provider other than TalkTalk, Sky might take you and port the number.

The porting should be possible, just providers operate on slim margins and prefer to do the simplest thing most of the time.

In reply to a post by MrSaffron:

Basically pick a provider other than TalkTalk, Sky might take you and port the number.

The porting should be possible, just providers operate on slim margins and prefer to do the simplest thing most of the time.

When I have eventually had a coherent response from Tesco / Vodafone I will contact BT with a view to migrating to them at the end of a month's charging period. Fibre is not currently available in my area and when it is I will sort out something better.

Incidentally, with BT Broadband, will I have access to BT Fon when away from home?

If providers operate on such slim margins and are thus reluctant to signup new subscribers one does wonder why they offer great signup offers but don't seem to care about retention . . . AHHHH, now I get the cunning scheme, you become a captive sucka

BT Broadband customers can use BT Fon and BT OpenZone when out and about. Sky customers get access to Cloud WiFi

Also check what WiFi deals your mobile provider has

In reply to a post by MrSaffron:

BT Broadband customers can use BT Fon and BT OpenZone when out and about. Sky customers get access to Cloud WiFi

Also check what WiFi deals your mobile provider has

Mobile provider is Tesco - ROFC

Sorry about that, I absolutely hate the use of ROFL, LOL, etc. but a bastardisation of the former seems spot-on in this case.

In reply to a post by LockyOK:

with a view to migrating to them at the end of a month's charging period.

You won't be able to time it exactly and you could well end up paying both for an overlapping period due to notice period (of which you should check your obligation).

BT are the best bet for migrating phone & broadband away from where you are. It may cost a bit more than some others, but after the first year migrating to a better deal is easier.

Just make sure when that time comes that you come here to check you aren't falling into the same trap again .