Porting landline onto VoIP and ceasing copper line

I've been testing VoIP with a view to getting rid of the landline once I've sorted out the connected alarm system as have FTTP and will be able to use the DECT handsets I have with my Fritzbox, it works a treat.

I've moved the number between WLR providers before how does it work if you are porting to a VoIP provider (in my case this will be A&A) and wanting to cease the copper pair.

Obviously this needs to remain active until ported but will the existing provider then proceed with an OR cease order and bill me for it alongside the final bill? Do I have to contact them or is this something A&A will handle with OR and bill me?

A&A will request the number transfer and this will trigger the cease without you doing anything. If there is a charge (not sure there will be as the jumper recovery fee is only for broadband ceases I think?) then your current voice service provider will bill you for it.

I have ported two numbers, at the same time, from BT to a VOIP provider and there was a charge for doing so. Part was the costs levied by the new provider to cover their admin and part, from BT although just billed as one. There was a reduction by having two done as there was only one admin fee.

Indeed, A&A will charge a fee for porting the number in - The OP was referring to being billed for ceasing their current line though?

And that is what I pointed out ... my VOIP provider charges included the BT/OR fees. BT did not charge directly.

Firstly, thanks for taking the time to reply, it's appreciated.

I'm aware of the (currently) £15 fee A&A will charge and that's fair enough, just wasn't sure if I'd be billed by the provider I'm moving from or A&A for the work OR will do to physically disconnect the copper at the street cabinet or exchange.

Again, no beef with being charged as it involves work by someone.

I'll ring A&A when the time comes and get it done over the phone as they are very pleasant to deal with, just like Zen are.

And as I pointed out, that charge was for porting the number. Your new VOIP provider charges that irrespective of the provider you are porting from - In my case I paid A&A to port in a number from Sipgate. The fee covers, and is set by, the gaining provider for the work they do. The losing provider does not generally charge (At least BT didn't when I ported to Sipgate and Sigate didn't when I ported to A&A)

The OP was asking about a fee for ceasing the line though - Any charges for this (if indeed there is are any) will be charged by the landline provider.

Please explain how once the number transfer goes through, how you will get your broadband service. Or do I take you are on FTTP?

I've been testing VoIP with a view to getting rid of the landline once I've sorted out the connected alarm system as have FTTP

I suggest that you ask whoever is providing your landline telephone service. It may depend on any contract that you have and there are always the T&C to read. If you also have a DSL service on the landline there maybe a charge for discontinuing that.