new phoneline

keno-daytrader

Just got a new phoneline hooked up with Eircom. The phoneline was never activated in this apt so its not in the data base for dsl testing. Can they run the test if I call them or will I have to wait until some random time when they run these tests? I am on an enabled exchange in Salthill Galway BTW.

rymus

you'll be waiting up to 4 weeks for a line test.

OfflerCrocGod

Also if you can help it go with IOL or UTV dont give your money to the monopoly; every € you give eircon God kills a kitten - think of the kittens:(.

MarkR

Originally posted by OfflerCrocGod
Also if you can help it go with IOL or UTV dont give your money to the monopoly; every € you give eircon God kills a kitten - think of the kittens:(.

LMAO, think i'll use that as a sig.

Cabaal

hehe, was just thinking that myself
So you seriously have to wait 4 weeks after line activation before EirCON will test your line?
This seems abit of a joke, surely if you go to Esat and try order DSL things might speed up abit?

rymus

Originally posted by Cabaal
hehe, was just thinking that myself
So you seriously have to wait 4 weeks after line activation before EirCON will test your line?
This seems abit of a joke, surely if you go to Esat and try order DSL things might speed up abit?

Yeh, seriously 4 weeks. Well it was seriously about three and a half weeks for me I suppose but the lines in a specific area are tested every 4 weeks.

During that three and a half weeks I rang UTV who said they couldnt do anything until line test results were made available to them AND if I did put an order through before my results were in it could fupp the whole process right up.

So long story short, get a good book and wait patiently like a good fella.

spongebob

An Eircom Agent/Reseller such as the 3G store at the bottom of Eyre Square or CK Electronic above Compustore on the Headford Rd can get his line tested within 24 hours.

M

MarkR

Got my modem today from UTV. Just under 2 weeks. I'm in shannon.

rymus

Originally posted by Muck
An Eircom Agent/Reseller such as the 3G store at the bottom of Eyre Square or CK Electronic above Compustore on the Headford Rd can get his line tested within 24 hours.

M

Thats a turn up for the books

the Guru

The Database is updated on a Thursday and it is finished on a Monday basically sometimes it can take 24 hours But normally Tuesday morning a is a good indicator if you call them before Thursday evening

call 1800 512 128

Or PM me your Number

Cabaal

Originally posted by Muck
can get his line tested within 24 hours.

This sounds about right, or atleast a similar setup to how BT operate in the UK

Ripwave

Originally posted by rymus
Thats a turn up for the books

What, eircom insiders getting preferential treatment over competitors? You're not surprised at that, are you?

keno-daytrader

When i placed the order for phone line they said 3 working days. I just called them to see if its live, now they say "oh heavens no, it takes 10-15 working days". I have a bad feeling about all this

spongebob

plug in a phone and dial 199000 , see if you get an answer and write it down.

then I'll tell ya what to do next

rymus

Originally posted by Ripwave
What, eircom insiders getting preferential treatment over competitors? You're not surprised at that, are you?

I took it to mean, if you pay a visit to your local eircom rep in a 3G store they'll test the line for you... Obviously my optimism ran riot once again. Glad to know it's still the same as it always was.

keno-daytrader

Thanks Muck, Im in New York at the present time making things even more difficult for myself. :mad: I didnt want to come back home until the broadband is done, but my rent will be due in feb so looks like I may have to lol