Will changing from BT line rental affect my net package?

[rnickster]

Hi guys,

BT line rental is always going up, I know there are some cheaper alternatives.

I am currently on an old o2 Package (legacy ?) which is £13 a month, rolling contract , unlimited usage..... my fear is changing my line rental package to someone else might result in messing up my current net package....

Can anyone shed some light on this...if I change to someone else, there must be an option to keep my existing home phone number right ? and if I do this o2 cant come to me and say 'blahblah blah, you've changed this so you need to sign a new contract'

Sorry if this seems like a silly question, very happy with the net package I have now and do not want this to change

 

[gettothechopper]

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/guide/migration.html

Moving telephone service only

Changing telephone line rental provider should be a painless process and result in very little disruption. If you have a 'fully unbundled' service, you cannot move your telephone line rental to another provider without also changing your broadband. Additionally a provider may refuse to allow a move if you are inside your minimum contract period, or charge an early contract termination fee, so check before initiating any transfer of service.

Switching line rental provider uses the 'Notification of Transfer' process, with the move being initiated by the consumer and then led by the provider you are switching to. The new provider will request the switch from the wholesale provider, which will result in your current provider being informed of your intention to move. Your current provider will then write to you giving you ten days within which you can cancel the move. This notification period helps to ensure that your phone service does not get moved without your permission (a practice known as 'slamming').

When ordering the service from your new provider, ensure they are aware whether you want to transfer (or 'port') your existing telephone number.

Moving between BT Retail and other telephone line rental providers like O2, Orange, Post Office, Primus and others should use the above procedures.

Do not cancel any direct debit until the final bill has been paid. Most providers will inform you when they send you your final bill.

check with 02 though - my 02 adsl price is dependent on me having my line rental with them as well...