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on 29-03-2023 07:21 PM
Just moved to our new house. We were still in contract with Talktalk at the old house, so I used the moving home option. The address checker tells me that Talktalk is available at the new address, and I schedule an appointment with an engineer for today.
The engineer shows up today, initially says he just needs to run a line, then tells us there's something wrong with the pole he needs to run the line from, and that a more skilled engineer will be sent out in three to four weeks, maybe. We can't go that long without a connection, we work remotely.
Now I feel a bit lied to that the address checking tool told us we could have a connection here from today. I would not have extended my contract with Talktalk if I'd known that it would take up to a month to get connected.
Is there anything I can do? Either to get connected sooner, or to get out of this contract so I can go find a provider that already has a line here?
on 30-03-2023 12:13 PM
Hi Uuseernaamee
Talktalk is available in the area, but if there is a problem with the pole you will have the same problem with any provider that uses the BT Openreach network, Openreach are responsible for the repairs if a specialist engineer is required the only option is to wait.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
on 29-03-2023 11:09 PM
Add details of your old Talktalk address in Personal Information in your profile area, @Uuseernaamee.
Go via your avatar/name; settings.
At the end of that section, in Private Notes, add your new address. SAVE CHANGES.
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