smashed is offlineAdd to smashed's Reputation
smashed's Avatar
smashed
Solar Flare
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2024

New Phone Line Installation with NO 12 month BT contract £125 (inc 1 month line rental)


£115.00

17°

FOUND BY: smashed 1 year, 6 months ago

After reading the other posts for BT, SKY, Virgin etc..I thought that I should let you all know of another way around the installation / 12 month contract BT problem. Personally, I think this is a good method for people such as myself who need a new line because they cant get broadband without it.

After lots of research I found that Madasafish also do new line installs for £115 and a line rental charge of £10 a month.., but you only have a 28 day contract. I cancelled the day after they installed. It cost me £125 for the 1st month (so not much cheaper) but I was then free to go straight to Tiscali, which means I now pay just £14.99 a month for my internet and line rental together. And if I move, there is no charge to myself :)

For myself (no sky package, and no real need for line rental other than internet) it was quite handy. I did this 6 months ago, and it worked fine.

Personally, I think the initial charge is totally justified considering the wiring required, and it hardly adds much to the amount you pay on a new property. However, I didnt really wish to get tied into BT line rental for a year, and then have to pay for broadband on top.
As it was, BT wanted
£125 for the installation charge
£12 (I think) per month for line rental
£16 extra for broadband (and 5gb max download per month)
£461 for the year (£38.41 a month)
As well as £70 if you end early for the line rental

Still paying £125 sounds expensive, but if you work out the true cost of BT for a year, I saved £135.
£125 for the installation charge (and 1 month line rental)
£6.49 broadband (1st month with Tiscali)
£14.99 broadband and line rental (months 2-12) I upgraded from basic Tiscali broadband after the 1st month
£30 installation charge for the line rental / broadband combo
£326 for the year £27.17 a month)

Also, there are a few codes floating around I think for £10 or so off a talk package, so I think I actually saved £10 extra..

I will be happy if it helps 1 person who had a similar dilemma to myself.

More: Madasafish reviewsTags: (Add a tag)



donttouchthehair is offline  
donttouchthehair's Avatar
donttouchthehair
Flame Thrower
donttouchthehair is a glorious beacon of lightdonttouchthehair is a glorious beacon of lightdonttouchthehair is a glorious beacon of lightdonttouchthehair is a glorious beacon of lightdonttouchthehair is a glorious beacon of light
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 514
View FS/FT Feedback
My brother's just moved into a newbuild flat and the landlord is refusing to have anything to do with the phones (BOO!) so i'll pass this onto him.

Cheers!
Reply With Quote
Send a message via MSN to rawson
rawson is offline  
rawson's Avatar
rawson
Pilot Light
rawson will become famous soon enough
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 197
View FS/FT Feedback
... and don't forget the £22.00 back through Quidco!!
Reply With Quote
marks is offline  
marks's Avatar
marks
Pilot Light
marks will become famous soon enough
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 144
View FS/FT Feedback
Also they have a referral system so more money back that way but it might be credit on your account but worth a check.
Reply With Quote
winchman is offline  
winchman
Pilot Light
winchman is just really nicewinchman is just really nicewinchman is just really nicewinchman is just really nicewinchman is just really nice
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 311
View FS/FT Feedback
Good post, the important bit is the fact that Madasafish will do the installation and not hold you to a 12 month contract. I guess Tiscali are offering such a good deal because of poor user feedback!
Reply With Quote
smashed is offline  
smashed's Avatar
smashed
Solar Flare
smashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant futuresmashed has a brilliant future
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,024
View FS/FT Feedback
I did use quidco at the time..but forgot to put that in.

Tiscali work great for me, and have done for the 5 years that I have had them. The connection never seems to be down, they never overcharge me...dont see any problem.
I guess its like most ISP's, everybody will have different experiences with different companies. But since you are not tied in, you can go do whatever you want after 1 month.
Reply With Quote
Sweetchuck is offline  
Sweetchuck
Flame Thrower
Sweetchuck is a splendid one to beholdSweetchuck is a splendid one to beholdSweetchuck is a splendid one to beholdSweetchuck is a splendid one to beholdSweetchuck is a splendid one to beholdSweetchuck is a splendid one to beholdSweetchuck is a splendid one to behold
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 670
View FS/FT Feedback
The Phone Co-Op also have short contracts: 3 month minimum stay, I believe. About a fiver for a line restart and about £120 for a new line installation, IIRC.
Reply With Quote
tuggy is offline  
tuggy's Avatar
tuggy
Pilot Light
tuggy will become famous soon enough
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 356
View FS/FT Feedback
Great post, very clear
Reply With Quote
morpheus is offline  
morpheus's Avatar
morpheus
Flame Thrower
morpheus is a name known to allmorpheus is a name known to allmorpheus is a name known to allmorpheus is a name known to allmorpheus is a name known to allmorpheus is a name known to all
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In hiding for your own protection.
Posts: 670
View FS/FT Feedback
Does anyone know if this really works?

If I cancel with them after a month, can they disconnect my line again?
Reply With Quote