Call forwarding with no phone line

Kraftee

Jono wrote:
> Kraftee wrote :
>> Jono wrote:
>>> With regards to ultimately porting an xNTL number to BT, this can
>>> only happen if VirginMedia have the ability to provide you with
>>> phone service at your new address. If you're moving to a
>>> non-cabled area, you cannot port an xNTL number to BT.
>>
>> I'm afraid you are incorrect on this point, the only problem with
>> porting an NTL number to BT will be if the exchange area is
>> different, nothing to do with the NTL/Virgin cables being present
>> in the area at all.
>
> I beg to differ.
>
> Unless something has changed that I haven't noticed in the last 12
> months, you can ONLY port a cable number to BT (or vice versa) if
> the following condition is met: the losing operator must be in a
> position to provide service at the address.

I'm afraid we'll have to agree to disagree on this point then.

Peter Gradwell

wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm about to move home and currently have an ex-NTL/Virgin (020 7)
> number ported to TalkTalk (with TalkTalk - not BT - line rental and
> call plan). I was planning to contract with BT at my new address and
> port my number to them but will not be moving in immediately.
>
> To preserve my number and provide interim call continuity I was hoping
> to port it to a VOIP provider like Voipfone. That would allow me to
> capture calls (either via voip, voicemail or call forwarding) until I
> move into my new property and I can then port the number to BT. But
> voipfone say they can't accept NTL/Virgin numbers because they
> (Virgin) aren't members of the ITSPA.

If you can wait until the new year, it might become possible. I know one
wholesaler who has completed the contractual negotiations, but is still
faffing over the details.

cheers
peter


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