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Old 23-08-2009, 12:57
JamLeeBar
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In a few weeks, I am moving into a student house, and its been left to me to sort out a phone line and internet. The previous tenants had a BT phone line, and they ended their account a few months ago when they moved out. As they were using a BT phone line, will BT try and charge us the £122.50 connection fee?

Also, would it be possible for the line to be re-activated before we moved into the house, so that it is all set up for when we arrive, i.e. would anyone need to enter the house if it’s just a simple case of re-activating the line?
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Old 23-08-2009, 14:23
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You should be fine. If the phone line was in use as recently as you say then it's probably only a 'stopped' line which means there won't be a reconnection charge, and also that you can have the line activated without the need for anyone to visit the premises.

The best thing to do is to give them a phone with the address you're moving to. They'll tell you straight away.
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Old 23-08-2009, 14:56
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How long will you be staying?

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Old 06-09-2009, 23:54
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In a few weeks, I am moving into a student house, and its been left to me to sort out a phone line and internet. The previous tenants had a BT phone line, and they ended their account a few months ago when they moved out. As they were using a BT phone line, will BT try and charge us the £122.50 connection fee?

Also, would it be possible for the line to be re-activated before we moved into the house, so that it is all set up for when we arrive, i.e. would anyone need to enter the house if it’s just a simple case of re-activating the line?
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