Do I need a BT line for Sky
SKY use ADSL2+ and ADSL/MAX to provide their broadband products and they all run on BT copper so yes you need a BT phone line for SKY broadband. You do not need a BT line for connecting a SKY box to the phone system, a VM phone line is fine. No reason you couldn’t keep the VM broadband and phone and have SKY for TV.
Does Sky use BT Openreach
The Openreach network is used by a number of large providers, including Sky, TalkTalk and Plusnet. Although coaxial cables are still made of copper, they’re much more efficient at transferring data than standard copper cables, making Virgin Media’s cable broadband service generally faster than Openreach fibre.
Can Sky install a phone line
No, the Openreach engineer will only install your phone line. If you’ve also ordered Sky TV, this will have a separate activation date.
Can I keep my BT email address if I change to Sky
BT Mail. Good news – you can keep your BT (www.bt.com) email address when you cancel BT broadband. To do so, you’ll need to sign up to BT Premium Mail. Any additional email addresses linked to your account will be transferred across to the new service too, so you won’t lose a thing.
Is BT Broadband better than sky
Sky resells fibre broadband over the BT network, however their average download speed is only up to 63Mb. Sky broadband is marginally faster than BT broadband in real world tests, and Sky is also cheaper, plus they have a better reputation for customer service than BT.
Do I have a BT phone line
If you get a dial tone, then dial 17070 to find out the phone number. You will have to check with BT to see if that is a BT line, or allocated to a different phone company.
Is Plusnet part of BT
BT and Plusnet are two of the UK’s most popular broadband providers. They both offer standard and fibre broadband packages. Plusnet offer three unlimited broadband packages, with average download speeds of 10Mb, 36Mb and 66Mb. Plusnet is the cheapest of the two providers.
Is BT or Virgin Broadband better
With BT, you get a BT Sport, while Virgin gives you a better TV box and offers faster internet speeds. The TalkTalk bundle can’t be compared to any of its rivals because it offers much less, but it also works out much cheaper overall.
How much does it cost to have a BT line installed
There is a basic cost of £140 on a new BT Openreach line installation, but it varies with the provider and what work is required. You may be able to avoid paying this depending on the ISP you choose and what packages they have on offer. The cost of a new phone line will typically be added to your first phone bill.
How can I get broadband without a phone line
Virgin Media (www.virginmedia.com) is the only major provider able to offer broadband without a phone line to more than just a few select areas of the country. If you want to see exactly what you can get, check broadband in your area.
How much does it cost to get a phone line installed
How much does it cost? Most providers, including BT, will offer you free phone line installation if you sign up to a broadband package with them. If you’re just signing up to line rental, however, BT charges £130 to either activate an old line or install a new one.
How do you set up a telephone line
Steps
- Locate the Network Interface Device box on the outside of your house.
- Open the box.
- Unplug the phone company line.
- Install your telephone jack if necessary.
- Run the telephone wire back to your Network Interface Device box.
- Attach the telephone jack to your Network Interface Device box.
- Plug the company line back in.
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