Being aged 71 does not help! ... I can remember my parents Co-op dividend number as that is imprinted on my mind but new things are a challenge

Don't worry I wouldn't recognise my own number either.

It takes me four attempts to even type it correct every time I call my ISP, and that's with it written down on a piece of paper in front of me.

Sorry but posting a personal phone number and masquerading as a bank/doctor/ISP/etc is a typical scammer trick.

BatBoy if I were a scammer then I would not waste valuable time posting messages here!

To prove that I am �real� here is a link to a screenshot of my Thinkbroadband speed tests that shows I used my mobile while the telephone was down and speeds are currently fluctuating lower than my previous 32 mbps. Hopefully this will pick up over the next few days!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1npm0pk6qkhk6bw/microtan.p...

As you see my user name on this forum is the same as I use for the speed test page.

Out of interest I got a fast mobile connection by playing around with the phone hotspot settings. This was shared with my PC hence the excellent speed test results. I am on Three PAYG sim only that has a call allowance that won't expire. The 120 GB internet 24 hour add-on only cost me 50p and this was
automatically deducted from my PAYG balance so it was ideal while my broadband was down.

I shall review my contract with TalkTalk when it is up for renewal and probably ditch the landline and the expensive line rental costs. Giffgaff currently have a £20 per month unlimited internet goodybag though hotspot tethering is limited to 6 GB.

My 4K Sony TV has an android screen mirroring HDMI connection so I could use that to stream video if hotspot tethering becomes limited. Families could use a spare mobile linked to the TV and use it as a landline whereas single people have the option of unplugging the phone from the HDMI when leaving the house.

I'm not saying you're a scammer, I'm saying you've accidentally mirrored what a scammer does, that's all

If you can't remember your own telephone number, how did you type it by accident into your post? Did you copy and paste it from somewhere?

I used a scrap envelope to jot down all the TalkTalk numbers; recorded messages and conversations with support.

I also included my number to read out so that they could send me text updates of the engineer appointment.

When I posted my first message on this thread I copied my number from the envelope. I amended my message to correct my mistake after I got a reply pointing out my error.

This tread is about resolving a complaint about low connection speed so I think that should now be the focus of discussion.

Ok, thanks for explaining.