Due to bt changing to digital voice you will now have to plug your landline phone in to your router, so BT are offering a free wireless phone which will connect to your router wirelessly if it’s not convenient for your hand set to be near your router. You need to copy the link into your browser to check that you are eligible. You will receive a voucher code to put in at the checkout to receive it for free.
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Please remember, you can still connect your existing phones to the phone socket on the back of the BT Smart Hub 2, once you have been moved over to DV.
12/02/2022 16:37
...Time to find free VOIP providers and handsets.
Most users likely won't bother use dedicated VOIP handsets, they will probably prefer the convenience of using the VOIP service on multiple app-based smart devices that have a speaker and a mic, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.
If you must have a freebie VOIP number now, Sipgate will provide one including your choice of geo area at zero cost and no ongoing fees. Service includes freebie voicemail to email etc. The only cost is if you wish to port your existing landline number to the VOIP service (one-off £30) or if you choose to make outgoing calls.
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Sweet, good find. My landline is actually switching over tomorrow so this is good timing. Went for the phone, very nice!
Thanks OP! 🔥
Cheers, just ordered.
01/03/2022 22:47
Weird my mum is with Bt but saying here house number is not eligible
Does she have Digital Voice?
01/03/2022 22:47
Weird my mum is with Bt but saying here house number is not eligible
You have to be a Digital Voice line customer, not on the standard copper telephone line.01/03/2022 23:02
Never heard of digital voice,they never mentioned it when I renewed my …Never heard of digital voice,they never mentioned it when I renewed my mum's contract
She'd know about it if she had it because her old-fashioned phone socket would no longer work. Most people haven't been migrated yet. The target to switch everyone over is 2025.
which.co.uk/rev…6Vv- ta m8 ordered, not like it be used but free is free, are phone now is un plugged lol (edited)
- You only need the adaptor for extensions, if you only have 1 phone just plug that into the hub instead of the master socket.
- So it is a VOIP switchover and voice packets routed thru the internet.
Wonder what happens to other Openreach providers, since they use the same lines as BT !
Time to find free VOIP providers and handsets.
BTW how much is the adaptor for RJ-11 to Ethernet port ? WIll this be compatible aand suitable with other providers who use BT/Openreach lines? - @Onlydongles It's part VOIP from BT, then it uses the mobile network from EE.
Sky have launched their version which they call 'Internet Calls' but don't give much info on it other than What you need to know about Internet Calls - Weird my mum is with Bt but saying here house number is not eligible (edited)
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01/03/2022 22:52
Does she have Digital Voice?
Never heard of it- Great find, got the £45 phone. Thanks
- Never heard of digital voice,they never mentioned it when I renewed my mum's contract
01/03/2022 23:02
Never heard of digital voice,they never mentioned it when I renewed my …Never heard of digital voice,they never mentioned it when I renewed my mum's contract
I think it only works on the newer phones lines with fibre to cabinet or maybe just the newest which is fibre to premises. (edited)02/03/2022 00:06
She'd know about it if she had it because her old-fashioned phone socket …She'd know about it if she had it because her old-fashioned phone socket would no longer work. Most people haven't been migrated yet. The target to switch everyone over is 2025.https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/broadband/article/digital-voice-and-the-landline-phone-switch-off-what-it-means-for-you-aPSOH8k1i6Vv
Cheers my my stays in a place that's quite suucluded for internet02/03/2022 00:08
Cheers my my stays in a place that's quite suucluded for internet
You would be surprised. Openreach are upgrading fibre to premises (fastest newest) broadband working firstly from the sticks in towards towns in most areas.
Before xmas my friend could only get 15mbps (8 miles to nearest town & 3 miles to nearest village) & last month got 1000mpbs with 970mbps guaranteed for the month on trial but chose to stay om the 76mbps because he doesn't need it any faster or more expensive. (edited)
Can the phone be used with a provider other then BT? It says can only be used with the BT hub - could connection to another wifi router work if you have a digital phone contract, e.g Sky?- In terms of the "HD' aspect, would this work on a traditional phone with BT's digital voice adapter? Or do you need one of their new digital VOIP phones to fully utilise this feature?My understanding is you need one of the new digital voice phones to take advantage of the HD voice feature.
- Now says need code from email?
YOU CAN CLAIM FREE DIGITAL PHONE OR DIGITAL ADAPTER FROM BT FREE OF CHARGE.
1) Open bt.com/dve…ent
2) Please make sure your Adblocker is turned off.
3) Type your landline number in the box
5) How to redeem
1. Select from one of the products below.
Please add the device to your basket. The item will show at full price until you use your unique voucher which is applied at checkout, then it will show as FREE. Please note your voucher will only work once.
2. Create or Sign-in to your BT Shop Account
If you have an account on BT Shop (not the same as your BT ID or BT.com account) then simply sign-in. Otherwise, opening an account on BT Shop is easy. Registering only takes a few moments and you'll the be able to complete your order.
3. Proceed to checkout
4. Complete your order!
Once the voucher code has been accepted you'll see the order value change. If you have issues with your voucher please check you have the correct item in your basket. Click "Buy Now" to complete the order. We'll send you an order confirmation immediately and then a despatch email with tracking details when we ship your item.
BT Advanced Digital Home Phone (worth £44.98)
Key features
BT Digital Voice Adapter (worth £14.98)
This Adapter allows you the freedom to keep using your existing home phones when your service moves to Digital Voice. If your current home phone is a DECT Cordless phone, with or without additional handsets, you will only need 1 Adapter.
If you only use Corded phones in your home, you will need an Adapter per phone. (You can have up to 5 Digital Voice products registered to the Smart Hub 2, this includes the Digital Voice Adapter)
You require an adapter if:
You want your DECT phone in a different location to your Smart Hub. You’ll only need 1 Adapter2. You use Corded phones around your house. You’ll need an Adapter per Corded phoneYou do not need an adapter if:
Alternatively you can order your device by sending txt message to 61998 (CHARGES MAY APPLY)
HANDSET - to get PHONE
ADAPTER - to get digital adapter