Signing up to Plusnet problem

I was just signing up to Plusnet but while in the process came across the 'Only provide my broadband through BT (not recommended)' checkbox. Next to it it says 'you may NOT get the fastest speeds available from us if you check the box.'

Now i know there's some strange LLU business where you may never be able to leave if you get put onto LLU or something. Will i still be able to get up to 8mb/s? I was planning on moving over to BE in feb anyway, so would being on LLU matter anyway?

Thanks in advance for any help

Yes, not all LLU is the same as LLU to LLU migrations are pretty much non existant..

You should still find that you can achieve up to 8Mb using the BT wholesale circuit without having to go through LLU though.

It does seem nice of them to provide you with an opt-out of LLU when you sign up for them though

If you are only planning on staying for less than a year then you might want to avoid anything like the You stay, we pay promotion.

I'm not sure if Plus.net won't actually charge you for leaving before 12 months is up because even though they have "monthly contracts" it's not something like join them for one month then leave the next without owing them anything.

I could be wrong though.. you be best to check the T's and C's very carefully before you do sign up.

Edited by caesar_salad (Thu 28-Sep-06 16:48:19)

Have you worked out how much you will pay if your only with PlusNet for 5 months?

They have (or had) an arrangement where you paid a a small amount on sign up that gives you the right to leave at anytime. I think it was a one month notice. Study their terms and conditions very carefully, they are not for the weak hearted!

> Study their terms and conditions very carefully, they are not for the weak hearted!

Probably ideal bedtime reading material..

Senza,
Who are you leaving to go to PlusNet?

"Out of the frying pan, into the fire" springs to mind.

Yeah it seems like the 'you stay, we pay' thing is unavoidable unfortunately. I've heard things about Plusnet putting people on Tiscali LLU so i think i'll avoid that by checking that box, and hopefully make it easier when i migrate.

David, it seems i'll be paying an extra

No service just now, new flat! I've got a BT line up and running though.

You are right, there really isn't any point in paying for the activation up front as you will never be out of pocket since the first year exit fee is the same and after 12 months you would pay less.
The only thing to make sure is that you choose a monthly contract and not an annual one (there used to be options for monthly or annual contracts).

If you take the "You stay we pay" option, you will have to pay back the