BT Fibre Unlimited Broadband + Line Rental + Weekend Calls + BT Sport, £59.29/year after cashback = £4.94/month.12 month contract. £316.79 pre cashback.

Cold - it's BT!

This is better than a good deal, I gave heat.

I went all the way through to the final confirmation button and canceled it. In the end, it just didn't feel the right choice to me. I think this is probably one of the best deals of the year for most, just not me.

I haven't had fixed line broadband since moving into my current accommodation in 2012. I was lazy in the beginning, didn't want to fork out 130 for activation and more on "line rental" (free money to BT, nowhere near their real maintenance/investment cost) than my all-in unlimited data mobile phone plan cost (15 quid for 3 One Plan), just for a few hours of web surfing a day on my computer. There are better, cheaper providers than BT (at both ends, cheaper than BT like PlusNet or faster than BT like Virgin) but the issue for me has always been the ridiculous line rental, especially bad when I never use it to make calls. In fact, I don't connect a phone because all I get are nuisance marketing calls even being ex-directory. It's like an insult that gets worse every year, it'll be 16.99 a month (or 13.32 equivalent if paid upfront) next year and many pay this just for broadband, not actual phone use with mobile being much more convenient. With this deal, TBC are basically paying your line rental. I've never seen that before. Including free line activation is also rare.

As I was reviewing the final confirmation screen, trying to plan for the engineer visit over a months time away, having to deal with cancellation in just 12 month's time and finding somebody else (almost certainly back to paying the rental), the importance of the cash back amount (I've never had issues, but what if it doesn't track this time), the voucher not really being 100% value (Sainsburry's isn't good value/convenience to me), majority of my internet use being outside the home and almost all of my internet needs being achieved over my smartphone (which this wouldn't replace) I backed out in the final step.

If the activation was available sooner (days not weeks), the cash back an absolute guarantee (like the voucher) I would have gone for the cheap option (2 quid a month) for home automation.

That's my justification anyway, go ahead order this, as I said before it's a fiver a month for fibre and under 2 quid a month for regular broadband.

m5rcc

It's only 38meg and weekend calls.

Only 38Mb? Life is tough isn't it....

Thanks OP for the heads up. I just rang TalkTalk retentions who I am currently with and they couldn't give a hoot when I said I was thinking of moving to BT, they asked what the deal was and they said they couldn't match it......or should I say they didn't even try.

JoeSpur

I have BT's normal broadband for £7.50/month I am a couple of months into … I have BT's normal broadband for £7.50/month I am a couple of months into the contract... what are the chances they will let me take this offer?Read lessRead more

The same as Camilla winning next years National.







As I am quite fond of my head being attached to my body, I will clarify. Camilla is a local gypsy horse who occasionally chomps on my front garden. We call her Camilla because she looks like a horse.
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mrsmr2

Not for me. Ordered around 13:00 yesterday. The order allowed me to add … Not for me. Ordered around 13:00 yesterday. The order allowed me to add the £7.50 anytime calls, but never showed the line saver rental - and I tried twice just I case I'd not ticked the option the first time.If it doesn't track I'm tempted to stay with Sky as they were offering £5 pm for unlimited fibre.Read lessRead more

Mine just tracked but for £84.

I already had BT Line Rental.

Placed an order on Friday morning but didn't have MAC code. Order didn't track.

Entered MAC code into order and seemed to be accepted, however couldn't track BT order.

Phoned BT this morning, was told that my order had failed (no idea why), they then cancelled my order.

Open new browser (Safari, I usually use Chrome).
Cleared all history / cookies.
Logged into Top Cash Back
Searched Top Cash Back for BT
Found the deal for 38mb Unlimited, £10 a month with sainsbury's £100 voucher, TCB stated it would be £105.
Clicked through and signed up for the BT deal, didn't take the line rental in advance option.
Got a order confirmation from BT
Got an email from TCB within an hour saying it's tracked at £84.

Thanks for the deal, I'm happy.

mr keys

Filed a non tracking again. TCB asking for a VOL number, wtf is a VOL … Filed a non tracking again. TCB asking for a VOL number, wtf is a VOL number. Can anyone help?TCB has become a royal PITA last 5 claims did not track had to manually submit a claim.Read lessRead more

Found an old thread if it's any use:
community.bt.com/t5/…231

JoeSpur

The funny thing is they act like it's not your right to leave! They ask … The funny thing is they act like it's not your right to leave! They ask 100 questions why etc like you have to convince them... It's my choice ffs! I hate Sky!Read lessRead more

Every service is the same I let them get a couple of questions in then state -

"I appreciate part of your job is to string this out until your customer loses the will to live but I've given you all the details you need AND I've already spoken to Sales to check if you could match it they said no for a 12 month contract. Therefore PLEASE just issue the MAC code, I have been patient."

Seems to work.

Well I have met all eligibility requirements and yet to get any thing (0 Cash track) I have prepared a case for action if they pull a qudico and deny my claim...

Stay tuned guys I WILL follow this up and get back with an update........

OB1

I was excited by this as it isn't with EE......Surely they can't be that … I was excited by this as it isn't with EE......Surely they can't be that bad!Read lessRead more

BT are called Bloody Terrible for the reason. EE's customer service is woeful but BT's ain't much better...

Only?! We've scraped along on 1.5Mb for the last 6 years - although our fibre upgrade is finally going live in a fortnight, can't flipping wait!

Thanks OP

Just had my tracking confirmation through.

oddballjamie

Was that as a new customer with cashback? My crappy £27 offer was as an … Was that as a new customer with cashback? My crappy £27 offer was as an existing customer.I'll swap again after 12 months with BT.Read lessRead more

New with TCB of £140 - like you, will move on again at end of term

OB1

Once you select the £10/ month offer, on one of the next steps it offers … Once you select the £10/ month offer, on one of the next steps it offers you the option of paying up front for 12 months of line rental:£159.84 line rental saverRead lessRead more

Thank you once more

siadwel

I did try that but it says that I cannot receive fibre broadband and … I did try that but it says that I cannot receive fibre broadband and offers me different, lesser packages..........and yet when I put in my phone number and post code to check if I can receive fibre broadband BT are pleased to announce that I can. Have no idea what's going wrong. May try a different lap top ( or is it laptop ? )Read lessRead more

It's laptop. And they are stupid.

Or clever, I don't know. But I suspect that none of us will get our cashback. If mine hasn't tracked within the next couple of days, I'll cancel.

Good luck, anyway...

emlin

I suspect that none of us will get our cashback. If mine hasn't tracked … I suspect that none of us will get our cashback. If mine hasn't tracked within the next couple of days, I'll cancel.Read lessRead more

I ordered last night, my payment is already pending within TCB. So hopefully all ok!

Signed up! Many thanks OP! Cancelled my sky fibre installation for this too, so good timing

emlin

I seem to have got it at £5,44pm (after cashback and Sainsbury voucher). … I seem to have got it at £5,44pm (after cashback and Sainsbury voucher). Or am I stupid?If I am stupid, and there are many that would claim that I am, please let me know so that I can use the cooling-off period!If not -- Thanks, OP!!!!!!!Read lessRead more

Line rental saver £159.84
Activation £30
Delivery £6.95
Broadband 12x£10 = £120
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Total cost £316.79
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Less:
£100 Sainsbury voucher
£157.50 topcashback
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£59.29
which divided by 12 = £4.94

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emlin

My Topcashback still isn't showing....Have many others had better luck?

Mine is tracking already, 4 hours since its gone through

thank you for the post

tcb shows 151 not 157 but still good.

Also is this truly unlimited. im with sky expirring in January. in a conundrum asto what to do.

Thanks, perfect timing, paying too much with SKY as my deal with them has expired.

Just hope the TCB gets tracked!

the £5 per month is for normal broadband not fibre optic. bt infinity if £10 per month

Nice one, thanks!!

Can't thank you guys enough for posting this. Really a fantastic deal. Exactly what i've been looking for. £5 a month for phone line and unlimited fibre. Now i just need a 50% off sky offer

Good work OB1. Tried to repost with increased cashback but thread was classed as duplicate!

And I'm secretly disappointed I didn't get the increased cashback myself!

OB1

You're given the option to delay, during the order. Date varies by where … You're given the option to delay, during the order. Date varies by where you live, so give it a go.Read lessRead more

Thanks Ob1 will give it a go now

far

Quoting OP

Taken out of context. Also stated lower "Broadband 12x£10 = £120"

People need to read the whole original post for the maths, bizarre how a bit of division seems to go over people's heads.

oldskoo1

Once the 12 months contract is up I assume bt put up the price and you … Once the 12 months contract is up I assume bt put up the price and you are free to move?Read lessRead more

Yes, so you could go to anyone else for a year and take advantage of another TCB/Quidco payout then after that rinse and repeat.

Top deal, thanks very much, but for anyone who has ordered this, do you have details of the Sainsbury's voucher on your receipt? It's not on mine - not that I'm paranoid or anything...

Barso

Visit http://www.bt.com/claimvoucheryour card is sent within 30 days. … Visit http://www.bt.com/claimvoucheryour card is sent within 30 days. This link is included in your confirmation emailRead lessRead more

Thanks Barso - inundated with emails from BT, so missed that and was looking at the bill.

vicko

good price but would BT slow download speed using torrents? because i … good price but would BT slow download speed using torrents? because i have problem with EE about torrents download.Read lessRead more

Look up their traffic shaping policy- they dont throttle ANYTHING on unlimited fibre This is THE deal of black friday so far- £5 per month including fibre AND line rental is pretty dam good

ok all done

switched from sky adsl to this. Good deal just hope TCB tracks and pays out!!

Do i need a mac code? I just read someone mentioning mac codes and sky?

thanks OP + contributors

oldskoo1

ok all done switched from sky adsl to this. Good deal just hope TCB … ok all done switched from sky adsl to this. Good deal just hope TCB tracks and pays out!! Do i need a mac code? I just read someone mentioning mac codes and sky? thanks OP + contributorsRead lessRead more

If your current provider is LLU at the exchage then you don't need a mac code, BT will take care of that part.

All broadband providers have to offer a cooling off period. BT offers 14 days.

Hopefully it would have tracked by then!

oldskoo1

This really is the cheapest fibre deal at the moment. Plus net are … This really is the cheapest fibre deal at the moment. Plus net are usually very cheap but with BT's cashback and price drop for this deal it's practically unbeatable. Read lessRead more

Yes, can't beat fibre for a fiver or regular broadband for 2 quid a month when line rental alone is at least a tenner. Hence my waffle/rant about rental line costs. This is a great deal, wasn't knocking it, hope that would have been clear.

oldskoo1

Dont rely on your 3mobile, they are phasing out the £15 one plan in the … Dont rely on your 3mobile, they are phasing out the £15 one plan in the next couple of months. You will be moved to a more expensive tariff like for like and on all tariffs tethering is limited to 4Gb.Read lessRead more

I am aware unlimited tethering will be reduced to 4GB a month and rate increases to get like for like on minutes. The cheapest new plan still at 15 (12 month contract) with unlimited mobile data, 4GB tethering, and 200 minutes (don't need them) is good enough. Unlimited (25GB in reality for me) mobile data is key for me, 4GB of tethering is good enough for those things that absolutely need computer. Under 20 quid a month works for me. If 3 start messing around further with pricing or severly cutting mobile data, I would switch to EE's 15GB for 20 or 25GB for 30.

The thing for me is my phone data usage won't be much impacted by having home broadband. This would be a nice bonus/backup at good value for the 12 months (if I don't move house). I would never have said this 5 years ago, I was paying 60 quid for duplex line but then had a tiny screen phone I only used to text/call not surf the net and watch videos.

I've decided I can't pass up this opportunity. In for a penny, in for £4.32 a month! And including a free new line. Can't go wrong. Well, not until it DOES go wrong and have to contact customer services!

Ok everything confirmed with BT, now just waiting on tcb. I suppose worst case scenario would be that we get £100 sainsbury voucher? Not even tracking.... It is showing up as one of my visited merchants....

dale86uk

Only says £50 Sainsbury's voucher from what I can see?

Thats for standard broadband (up to 17Mb speed)

Barso

How did you get on with TT ? I ask as I am with TT now but switching with … How did you get on with TT ? I ask as I am with TT now but switching with this offer. I tried live chat yesterday which failed twice, I was then told to contact TT by phone which I did but their systems were down the op said, I tried later to Bobby from Bombay..........what he said I couldn't understand. I received an email from TT today about end of service termination threats etc and to call this number, I did it said service unavailable.......! I tried.Read lessRead more

OK Simple,
Talktalk recently upped their fees with effect from 1st December 2014. I understand once that happens, I can call and quit for a different provider. So I rang them around 7pm today and told them that AS A RESULT OF THE RECENT INCREMENT IN BILLS WHICH TAKES EFFECT FROM 1st December, I am QUITTING talktalk FOR ANOTHER PROVIDER. SIMPLE. They tried to convince me to stay. I was told I have up to 2 days to CANCEL MY CONTRACT WITH THAT REASON. So you can exit the contract just by using the price increment as an excuse. Not sure of the law but I think they are legally obliged to let you go as a result of the increment. They have 2 ways of canceling the contract. One is giving 30 days notice and the other is switching to another provider, that is the option you have to use. If you can record the conversation, it will be in your own good as talktalk can sometimes behave like Gangsters. lol
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