What does TalkTalk offer? TalkTalk has a wide range of packages to choose from.
It offers fibre broadband and line rental with a choice of call plans and customisable TV bundles.
Does TalkTalk charge for line rental
TalkTalk to become the first major broadband provider to scrap line rental charges. TalkTalk will become the first major broadband provider to scrap charges for line rental this autumn.
Internet providers often advertise cheap broadband prices but fail to spell out the true cost including line rental.
Do you pay line rental with TalkTalk
Do I need a landline? If you want to take a broadband package from one of the leading broadband providers, including BT, Sky, Plusnet, TalkTalk, John Lewis and SSE, you will have to have a landline and pay line rental since all these providers use the Openreach network to supply their broadband services.
Do I have to pay BT line rental with TalkTalk
Yes, assuming you have moved your phone line over to TalkTalk then that will end your contract with BT (BT may well contact you with a ‘sorry to see you go’ letter).
The cost of your TalkTalk service includes the cost of your broadband and the line rental that you will then be paying to TalkTalk.
Does broadband come with line rental
Line rental is the charge you have to pay for your phone line. In most cases, you need an active phone line to get standard ADSL broadband along copper phone wires, or fibre broadband into your home.
The reason most broadband services require line rental is that your broadband and phone share the same phone line.
Does TalkTalk broadband include calls
Landline calls The standard TalkTalk phone and broadband package includes a phone line primarily for connectivity purposes.
However, if you want to use that landline for making calls, you’ll likely need to add a Calls boost.
Do TalkTalk install phone lines
If you don’t have a suitable phone line, we’ll arrange for an engineer to install one for you when you place your order with us.
All the details about your plan and activation date can be found in your welcome pack.
Who does TalkTalk use for broadband
TalkTalk has one of the best average speed scores for this speed tier, delivering a respectable 87% of its advertised rate.
It also had a fairly strong 88% for the 67Mb service. Most TalkTalk broadband packages are using the BT Openreach network.
Can I have TalkTalk broadband without a landline
Does TalkTalk offer broadband only options? Yes – all its Full Fibre plans provide pure broadband, so they don’t need a phone line to work.
However, if you want either the fast or ultrafast fibre package, you’ll need a landline.
Who owns TalkTalk broadband
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.
Does TalkTalk Fibre 35 include phone calls
Fibre 35 Browsing and streaming essentials 38Mb/s average download speed. Includes: Easy self-setup Free TalkTalk to TalkTalk calls
Are landline calls free with TalkTalk
You can make free calls to other TalkTalk landline customers as long as you call for no more than three hours at a time, after which standard charges will apply.
Calls to freephone numbers including numbers that start with 0800, 0808, 0500 along with calls to the emergency service are always free.
What provider does TalkTalk use
TalkTalk is an MVNO that currently uses Vodafone, but it should soon be switching to O2 as part of a new multi-year deal.
At the moment it only offers 3G, but once it makes the move to O2 you’ll be able to get 4G as well.
Do TalkTalk use virgin lines
You cannot connect a TalkTalk service to Virgin Fibre sockets. You will need to use an Openreach/BT master socket that has a normal BT phone line connected to the phone cabinet in the street.
Does TalkTalk fibre 35 include calls
So Fibre 35 at £22 is an inclusive offer. What they do not include is the cost of landline calls, for which you can pay on an as you go basis, or if you make a lot of calls you can pay for a Boost which covers calls to most UK landline and mobile numbers.
Which provider does TalkTalk use
TalkTalk are another Mobile Virtual Network Operator using the Vodafone network, and – like Talkmobile – they were originally founded as a subsiduary of Carphone Warehouse.
Can you just have a landline with TalkTalk
The standard TalkTalk phone and broadband package includes a phone line primarily for connectivity purposes.
However, if you want to use that landline for making calls, you’ll likely need to add a Calls Boost.
Do I have to pay BT for line rental
Line rental is now included in the cost of your package. This means that you now have just one price for both your broadband and line rental services.
What network does TalkTalk fibre use
TalkTalk uses the same nationwide Openreach network as BT and most other fibre broadband providers.
So it’s very widely available. To check if it’s on offer in your area, use our postcode checker.
How long does it take to install TalkTalk broadband
The entire process normally takes just 2-3 hours. During your engineer visit, they will run the fibre cable from the street to your home via a trench or pole.
They’ll then drill a small hole in your exterior wall to pass the cable through and install a Fibre Connection Box.
How does TalkTalk billing work
On your first billing date with TalkTalk, you will be charged your first month’s subscription in advance, as well as a part-month charge for any services that were active before your billing date.
This is because your TalkTalk services are paid for in advance.
Will TalkTalk upgrade my router
Does TalkTalk replace old routers for free? TalkTalk will replace old routers for upgrading customers.
However, if you’re happy with your deal and simply want a new router, you may have to pay for one.
Does TalkTalk have download limit
With TalkTalk Essentials you have a generous usage limit of 40 GB per month.
This means you can download anything up to 40 GB per month without incurring any additional costs or charges.
What is TalkTalk monthly allowance
You can set a monthly allowance in My Account to avoid running up a large bill.
When you join us or change your TalkTalk plan, we’ll automatically set your monthly allowance to £100.
This means you won’t exceed your limit when making calls or TV purchases outside of what’s included in your plan or Boosts.
Can I upgrade my TalkTalk broadband to fibre
To switch from standard broadband to a fibre connection, you’ll first need to find out whether TalkTalk fibre broadband is available in your area by using a broadband postcode checker.
If fibre broadband is available in your area, you should have no problem upgrading, though it will come at a higher monthly cost.
Can I just have a phone line without broadband
And since you can’t have a broadband connection without a physical line to connect it to your house, landlines have stayed relevant.
All broadband providers offer landlines. In fact, most insist on one. However, very, very few offer a landline on its own, without broadband.
Do all broadband providers use the same lines
Not all broadband services and ISPs are the same. Choosing the right (fastest) service is generally much more important than choosing between ISPs.
Does TalkTalk use BT fibre
On the face of it, BT and TalkTalk are pretty similar. They both offer fibre optic packages and unlimited downloads.
Each has its own TV service and they both use the Openreach network to deliver broadband to the home.
What does no line rental mean
Line management If you use mobile or satellite broadband to connect to the internet at home, you won’t be charged line rental.
However, it still costs money to provide these services, so the overall price might not be cheaper than broadband delivered through a physical line.
What is the TalkTalk upgrade
TalkTalk upgrades bring great benefits: fast speeds, consistent signal strengths and a reliable connection even with multiple devices online.
We’re also rolling out our Full Fibre broadband in different areas around the country, which is 24x faster than standard broadband.
What calls are included in TalkTalk package
What can I get with TalkTalk phone? There’s just one home phone package available from TalkTalk – basic line rental with pay-as-you-go calls.
A few extra calling features are included at no extra cost: voicemail, caller display, call divert, call waiting, ringback, reminder call, and three-way calling.
Citations
https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resources/rent-or-buy-modem-router
https://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/providers/talktalk/talktalk-fibre-optic-broadband
https://community.talktalk.co.uk/ukcallcosts
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/broadband/providers/reviews/bt-vs-talktalk-broadband/
