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Old 7th October 2001 | 14:02
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moleslayer
 
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fobotcso,

You are correct in your assumption......
The narrowband digital line is converted to a normal single PSTN phoneline and then upgraded to broadband.The 'Highway' wallbox is replaced with a splitter allowing voice calls whilst online fulltime.You would therefore lose your fulltime fax facility,as it would be shared with voice calls.BT offer a second PSTN line for other dedicated purposes.

COSTS:Pretty horrendous!
1. Removal of ISDN £100
(There would be a charge for cancelling narrowband contract-if applicable)
2. BTopenworld installation £150
3. Second PSTN line around £100-£150
4. My monthly useage charges down by about 50%


All said and done outragiously expensive,but personally i think its worth having.So much for Mr.Blairs 'Broadband For The Masses'
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