Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

I don't know about other service providers but BT have two solutions for people who don't currently have internet and don't wish to have it - their survey shows there are quite lot of them.

One solution, the one they hope most people without internet will opt for, is to have a Smart Hub 2 and the phone will just plug into that. For those few who don't want a router then BT have a solution. They have developed a phone that is similar to a large cordless phone that has a router and backup battery in it. It stands in a base similar to a cordless but is almost twice the size - about half the size of the old 'bricks'.

I've had meeting with them and seen it.

 

What people pay to companies for their broadband or mobile depends on how good a negotiator they are.



With regard to Digital Voice. This may be of help:-

https://www.damianhinds.com/sites/w...Digital Voice BT's new home phone service.pdf

You can also sign up for the Priorities Services Register if you qualify. If you're over 65 then you will automatically qualify. Being on that gives you better service from your gas/electric service providers as well.

The PSR - The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity or gas supply - PSR

You can then register with your phone service provider that you are on the list. This will enable you to play the card - "I'm just a helpless pensioner that doesn't understand these things and will need help setting up the new system". It will also help you delay your switchover. The longer you delay the more chance you have of getting a more modern system. Those are upgrading regularly.