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| 1. Author: veteraneastender Date: Thu 1st Oct 2026. 07:57 https://news.sky.com/story/talktalk-gets-engaged-tone-as-buyers-close-in-on-200m-break-up-13593135 Not clear how that will impact on domestic customers. There is one major obstacle - BT are being asked to waive the £100 million network charges. There may be more developments today according to media reports. Post Edited (Thu 01 Oct 08:06) Reply |
| 2. Author: Buspasspar Date: Mon 5th Oct 2026. 08:23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvze4g06526ro We are forever shaped by the Children we once were Reply |
| 3. Author: veteraneastender Date: Mon 5th Oct 2026. 11:05 Thanks - I`d been following media stories since last week - BT`s competitors are not going to like this, there were reports of legal action. However if the government has the "casting vote" it all becomes academic. BT`s plans for future tariffs etc. will be worth looking out for - watch this space. Just noticed that the deal is to face regulator scrutiny - maybe the fat lady is still singing !!! Post Edited (Mon 05 Oct 11:08) Reply |
| 4. Author: jake89 Date: Mon 5th Oct 2026. 11:07 TalkTalk are just another supplier using Openreach lines. Apart from the customer service, I`ve seen no difference between Plusnet, Vodafone and Sky. I just go with whoever has the best deals on. I`d say Plusnet were the best customer service. Reply |
| 5. Author: ipswichpar Date: Mon 5th Oct 2026. 11:27 jake89, Mon 5 Oct 11:07 Not quite. There`s a whole bunch of wholesale stuff, including for other providers which support critical national infrastructure. I suspect that this bit is what BT is really after (and I believe that is in the UK`s best interests). The consumer part you mention is quite difficult to value (and will be a relatively small proportion of the deal value I suspect) given how commonly customers move around, and TalkTalk customers historic drive for low pricing. Reply |
| 6. Author: veteraneastender Date: Mon 5th Oct 2026. 14:19 One question for those in the know about internet providers - if I stay with BT as the new supplier do I need to install their router ? Or if I go with another outfit does that mean a new router ? Post Edited (Mon 05 Oct 14:19) Reply |
| 7. Author: ipswichpar Date: Mon 5th Oct 2026. 14:30 veteraneastender, Mon 5 Oct 14:19 It varies by provider and customer`s technical skills but not necessarily (although you may need to do a little bit of work). I`m using my old Vodafone router on my new provider`s network as I prefer it and it works fine and I didn`t have to change any of the configuration at all. If you end up moving to another provider (e.g. Sky) in an area where they use CityFibre rather than Openreach then that`ll be a different matter and you`ll need a new connection at the side of your house. I suspect this fear of the unknown is keeping a lot of folk with their current provider as they just can`t be arsed thinking about it! Reply |
| 8. Author: jake89 Date: Mon 5th Oct 2026. 20:33 Every provider will send you their own router. You can probably use an existing one but I`ve found the suppliers now want the old router back. I`ve been with Plusnet, Vodafone twice and currently Sky. Contract up next year so I`ll swap to whoever is cheapest at the time. The only key thing to remember is to avoid Virgin. Absolute wallopers. I don`t think Youfibre or Cityfibre are in Dunfermline yet so Openreach fibre is the only option unless you get Starlink. Reply |
| 9. Author: Connor560 Date: Tue 6th Oct 2026. 07:56 Routers these days tend to be leased to you by the provider and expect them to be returned upon cancellation. Most providers are much of a muchness when it comes to delivery/service due to the the large Openreach presence so it really comes down to customer service and price. I`ve worked in telecoms for 15 years, mainly public sector provider which can be equally as frustrating! C'mon Ye Pars! Reply |
| 10. Author: ipswichpar Date: Tue 6th Oct 2026. 08:09 Yes, although most now charge for non return, it doesn`t mean that someone has an old one they prefer that they won`t get charged for keeping. That being said, as with all things technology, you are probably better off with a more recent version..... it will probably perform better. Reply |
| 11. Author: P Date: Tue 6th Oct 2026. 16:59 I usually just take the new router but change its name and password to the old one in its settings so that I don’t have to traipse around all the WiFi devices I have updating details. Reply |
| 12. Author: rikaka Date: Wed 7th Oct 2026. 17:17 Dunfermline has access to open reach, virgin and go fibres Networks Reply |
| 13. Author: jake89 Date: Thu 8th Oct 2026. 16:58 rikaka, Wed 7 Oct 17:17 Not all of it. Gofibre definitely isn`t available for me in Dunfermline. Reply |
| 14. Author: Buspasspar Date: Thu 8th Oct 2026. 19:40 They target the better more salubrious areas first Jake .. you are scheduled at Duloch for 2029 We are forever shaped by the Children we once were Reply |