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Do i need to return my Modem ?

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  • 02-05-2007 2:41pm
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    BadCharlie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭


    I have been with Eircom BB for 2 years now. I have canceled my BB with them and they have asked on the phone while canceling to return my modem box which they supplyed when i first connected with them.

    What have you guys done ?
    Do i need to return it ?
    It might come in handy so i would like to keep it.


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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,464 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    I don't know why they'd bother asking for it back to be honest. Whilst in theory it remains their property, what are they going to do with it? It's a two year old model for starters. It'd probably end up in a skip anyway.


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    BadCharlie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭BadCharlie


    Would u think they would come after me if i did not return it ?

    I think its a strange thing to ask for. Maybe they are told to ask but if not returned they wont do anything about it.


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    kittenkiller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,433 ✭✭✭kittenkiller


    Some companies will send a third party collection agency after you for the unit or the amount that it was stated as being when you signed up initially.
    Best off returning it.


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    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    Why would you want the modem if you've no longer got broadband? I don't think eircom always ask for it back, but since they have in this case, you should. It usually depends on your contract with them as to whether it becomes yours or remains their property. I know this is how it works with BT, sometimes it's yours after 12 months, other times it's not.


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    BadCharlie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭BadCharlie


    It has a four porth lan connection. Not much but better then what i have if i did not have the modem (noting).

    Also will be getting BB again when i move into my new house. Don't know who to go with but thats for another thread i guess.


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    kaizersoze
    Registered Users Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    They'll bill you for it. Around 100 euro I think it is.


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    The position regarding the modem is usually detailed in the terms and condtions.
    Most isps regard the modem as their property so if it was provided for in the terms and conditions they are well within their rights in asking you to return it.


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    peepsbates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 355 ✭✭peepsbates


    They told me to keep mine as it was two yrs old, so id say they might tell u the same


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    kaizersoze
    Registered Users Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    peepsbates wrote:
    They told me to keep mine as it was two yrs old, so id say they might tell u the same
    Read the first post again. They've already asked him to return it.


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    BadCharlie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭BadCharlie


    I think i will just return it, its a freepost address after all.


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    peepsbates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 355 ✭✭peepsbates


    kaizersoze wrote:
    Read the first post again. They've already asked him to return it.

    correctamundo


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