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BT won't let me take my number to Virgin - Can I sell it ??
Hi all,
Just a general enquiry that I am hoping somebody (maybe an employee of BT ) can help me with; I have a highly sort after BT landline phone number, so much so BT have a waiting list of companies that want it, at least that is the reason they told me why I wouldn't be able to take it to Virgin with me. When I spoke to Virgin, they told me it didn't even appear on their system to transfer. Anyway, this leads me to my question(s): 1. Do I own the number, like a mobile phone ? 2. Can I sell it ? 3. Can they really stop me from taking it to virgin ? Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, de_deej |
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Thats interesting. I also have a "gold" telephone number (first two numbers are the same, next four numbers are the same) which I ported to cable last september. As far as im aware its not possible to block a number from being ported ?
When I ported the number, they said they needed the BT account number aswell and they would "write to BT asking for the number to be ported" - sure enough, a few days later I got a letter from BT begging me to stay and that if I dident phone them, then the number would be automatically ported on a specific date. The whole process really dident sound like they had a "system" of telephone numbers on the computer in front of them ? ![]() A few questions: Do you have broadband on the line ? Are you sure the number is actually with BT, I think numbers from some companies (kingston communications rings a bell) cannot be ported at all, the same for some LLU broadband services and phone discount things like talk talk or tesco/sky home phone. Although I really dont know about this at all, its just a guess. -Chris Last edited by ntlhellworld : 05-03-2007 at 02:15. |
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Originally Posted by dedeej
Hi all,
Just a general enquiry that I am hoping somebody (maybe an employee of BT ) can help me with; I have a highly sort after BT landline phone number, so much so BT have a waiting list of companies that want it, at least that is the reason they told me why I wouldn't be able to take it to Virgin with me. When I spoke to Virgin, they told me it didn't even appear on their system to transfer. Anyway, this leads me to my question(s): 1. Do I own the number, like a mobile phone ? 2. Can I sell it ? 3. Can they really stop me from taking it to virgin ? Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, de_deej 2)NO 3)Depends where the exchange is..... BT numbers are rented as long as you rent the line from them or ported to another network (Cable etc). It NEVER belongs to you and this is why if you get cut off for non payment, the number is reallocated. |
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Originally Posted by ntlhellworld
Thats interesting. I also have a "gold" telephone number (first two numbers are the same, next four numbers are the same) which I ported to cable last september. As far as im aware its not possible to block a number from being ported ?
When I ported the number, they said they needed the BT account number aswell and they would "write to BT asking for the number to be ported" - sure enough, a few days later I got a letter from BT begging me to stay and that if I dident phone them, then the number would be automatically ported on a specific date. The whole process really dident sound like they had a "system" of telephone numbers on the computer in front of them ? ![]() A few questions: Do you have broadband on the line ? Are you sure the number is actually with BT, I think numbers from some companies (kingston communications rings a bell) cannot be ported at all, the same for some LLU broadband services and phone discount things like talk talk or tesco/sky home phone. Although I really dont know about this at all, its just a guess. -Chris My Number is something like this 123 5666. I tried to sign up with virgin at the weekend and gave them my account number, they told me that the number didn't appear on their system so they had no option to port it. I didn't argue because when I tried a year ago I was told that it might not port so I cancelled the move to Virgin (then Telewest). I already have Virgin Broadband, and no internet service is connected to the line. The only thing that is active is Talk Talk free Evenings and Weekends (the British Gas offer). I plan to phone BT and ask them to confirm why they won't allow it to port. But when we first moved in to the house, they had already given the number to a company who was using it, although I requested to keep it. After a couple of phone calls it was back with me the next day. It's a weired one, and I don't know where I stand from a legal viewpoint. Thanks again, de_deej |
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2)NO 3)Depends where the exchange is..... BT numbers are rented as long as you rent the line from them or ported to another network (Cable etc). It NEVER belongs to you and this is why if you get cut off for non payment, the number is reallocated. I thought they were rented, but I presume I could take it to a business within the exchange as long as it stayed in my name ? Can you clarify point 3, the number is staying in the same house, I just want to change provider. Thanks again, de_deej |
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Originally Posted by dedeej
I thought they were rented, but I presume I could take it to a business within the exchange as long as it stayed in my name ?
Last edited by timboy : 05-03-2007 at 15:23. |
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To clarify point 3, Cable and BT work from their own exchanges and the numbers can only be moved if the exchanges match. an example of this is that in certain areas you can have a phone number with one area code on cable and then switch to BT and get another STD code completely.
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