"ian" <ian@nospam.net> wrote in message news:6zrheKNyMuUGFwnP@nospam.net...[color=blue]
> There is an old BT line to my home here, with the line finishing at a
> junction box outside. I terminated the phone account about 10 years ago.
>
> I now want to use broadband, so I assume I will have to contact BT to
> install a new line from the junction box to a master socket inside the
> house. However, I don't want a phone account, as the line will only be
> necessary to carry broadband, and I will be using VoIP over the line for
> all phone calls.
>
> Is this a possible scenario, or will I have to become a BT phone
> subscriber (paying line rental) as well?
>
> Also, as a previous customer at this location, will I have to pay an
> installation charge?
>
> Finally, any recommendations for a broadband supplier? Or warnings against
> choosing any particular supplier?
>
> --
> Ian[/color]

I agree with everything that Jim and Eeyore have said. The only thing that I
can add to the pot is that, after 10 years, you will *definitely* have to
pay to have a working line re-instated and it's currently around the £125
mark.

John.