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is the Eircom phone line needed to be active to have BB with another provider?

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  • 26-02-2009 9:22am
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    Ray007
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭


    Hi

    I am with Eircom phone line and I have Digiweb for BB.

    I rang Eircom to cancel the line as I never used it, and they told me that my BB will be cancelled also.

    Is this true? I thought once you area have BB, you don't need a line.

    Can anyone confirm this please?

    Thanks and Regards

    Ray


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    MagicMarker
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    You need a line.

    Unless you go with UPC or a wireless provider like Irish Broadband.

    *edit* Didn't see the digiweb part, I thought this was wireless? If so, you don't need a line.


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,495 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    You require a phone line or PSTN line thats operational if you have ADSL Broadband, Eircom are correct in what they told you.

    The whole requiring an active phone line for ADSL is not just an Irish thing it applys to all ADSL Broadband providers.


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    GerardKeating
    Registered Users Posts: 7,652 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    Ray007 wrote: »
    Hi

    I am with Eircom phone line and I have Digiweb for BB.

    I rang Eircom to cancel the line as I never used it, and they told me that my BB will be cancelled also.

    Is this true? I thought once you area have BB, you don't need a line.

    Can anyone confirm this please?

    Thanks and Regards

    Ray

    Yes, if you want bb via DSL, someone must pay for the line, either you do, or it is bundled into your bb bill.

    Only way to get rid of eircom is to get another form of bb, either via cable (NTL) or wireless..


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    GerardKeating
    Registered Users Posts: 7,652 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    You need a line.

    Unless you go with UPC or a wireless provider like Irish Broadband.

    *edit* Didn't see the digiweb part, I thought this was wireless? If so, you don't need a line.

    Digiweb also provide a DSL service, depending on where ones lives.


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    Ray007
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭Ray007


    thanks for all the help. I thought differently.

    i am not sure bout digiwed wireless where I live, I will try on their web. I am quite happy with their services, but I am gonna have to look for bundles, with whoever, maybe perlico or even digiweb. There is no O2/VF/3 where I live.

    Thanks once again

    Ray


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,495 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Ray007 wrote: »
    thanks for all the help. I thought differently.

    i am not sure bout digiwed wireless where I live, I will try on their web. I am quite happy with their services, but I am gonna have to look for bundles, with whoever, maybe perlico or even digiweb. There is no O2/VF/3 where I live.

    Thanks once again

    Ray

    I'd imagine bundles are your best bet, whats your current package and total cost including line rental?


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    Ray007
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭Ray007


    I pay 29.95 incVAT for the BB. 3Mb and I have to say I am quite happy as I get above 2Mb most of the times. Also 20Gb per month allowance.

    And I think it is around 25 or 26 eu per month to Eircom for line rental.

    I might have to look into another provider. Maybe clearwire or one of those you have the dish installed in your house.

    not sure. but I am reluctant to change to save 5 euros/per month as I think I might be the only BB user in the area>

    Thanks for your replies

    Ray


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    Marlow
    Registered Users Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    Ray007 wrote: »
    I pay 29.95 incVAT for the BB. 3Mb and I have to say I am quite happy as I get above 2Mb most of the times. Also 20Gb per month allowance.

    And I think it is around 25 or 26 eu per month to Eircom for line rental.

    I might have to look into another provider. Maybe clearwire or one of those you have the dish installed in your house.

    not sure. but I am reluctant to change to save 5 euros/per month as I think I might be the only BB user in the area

    Clearwire is nowhere near what you have now. You'll be ending up in a service quality, support and billing nightmare.

    As for DSL services, that's why you always have to add the line-rental to your broadband cost, you can't get the DSL without.

    Fixed wireless definatly might work cheaper for you, if you have the option.

    /M


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