You can install internet by yourself if your home is wired properly for internet service and if your provider has a self-installation option available.
Self-installation isn’t always an option—some providers require a professional to install your internet service because of wiring issues and other complications.
Why does it take 2 weeks to activate broadband
So why do customers have to wait so long for broadband? It’s just that it’s a manual process.
Each connection takes roughly 30 minutes, and only two technicians can work on an MDF of this size at once – there’s simply not the room.
BT Openreach gets four working days to do this process and update around 40 databases.
What network do BT use
Which network does BT Mobile use? BT Mobile uses EE’s network, meaning they share infrastructure and coverage for 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G.
This is no surprise since BT actually owns EE. You’ll find full details of what this means for BT Mobile’s coverage below.
How do I get Free bt wi-fi?
- Select the Settings icon on your device
- Select Wi-Fi (or Wireless & Networks) from the Settings menu
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on
- From the list of available networks choose BTWi-fi or _BTWi-fi
- Once connected, you are on the BT Wi-Fi network
Do you need to drill a hole for broadband
The engineer will then install further cables to entry points inside your home, which will require them to drill a small hole in your wall.
They’ll then complete the setup to ensure it’s all up and running as you expect.
The process should take between 30 minutes and two hours.
Do I need a phone plugged in for my broadband to work
You don’t need a phone. It has to be said that there’s no price benefit to choosing broadband without a phone line.
The charge for line rental is now built into the total price of your broadband package, and it doesn’t work out any more expensive to take this route than going landline-free.
Who is BT owned by
It means Altice – which is owned by France’s ninth-richest man, Patrick Drahi – becomes the biggest single shareholder in BT, overtaking Deutsche Telekom, which has a 12.06% stake as a result of BT’s 2014 acquisition of the mobile operator EE, which was previously part-owned by the German giant.
Is TalkTalk owned by BT
The TalkTalk owners In late 2020, TalkTalk was sold to a company called Toscafund asset management.
It was previously a publicly limited company, but the deal valued at £1.1 billion took the company back into private hands.
Is BT Mobile closing
It stressed that the BT brand is not being retired and said it will play an “important but more focused role” for consumer customers who have standalone broadband and landline services.
EE will now take centre stage, not only for mobile services but bundles that include superfast broadband.
What does 12 month clawback mean
Most of the ISPs that offer a free installation has a “clawback clause”, that usually states: “If you cancel within 12 months you are liable for the installation”.
Fair enough – nothing in life is free.
Who took over TalkTalk
On 17 December 2020, Toscafund Asset Management announced that it had sealed a takeover which valued TalkTalk at £1.1 billion, taking it private.
References
https://bigtechquestion.com/2022/01/26/broadband/who-owns-talktalk/
https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Broadband-home-phone/Who-is-manufacturer-EE-Smart-Hub/td-p/953494
https://www.choose.co.uk/guide/bt-vs-ee-broadband/
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/bt-to-turn-off-3g-for-ee-plusnet-and-bt-mobile-by-2023-4151373
https://selectra.in/compare/broadband-internet/best-fiber-to-home-broadband
