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What should i do if i don't have a landline number?

  • 26-07-2010 3:00pm
    #1
    idayang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭


    hi,

    I just moved in a new apt and i'd like to install broadband.

    I found a Vodafone product is good for me. In order to have the net i must have a landline number now. Should i contact Eircom by myself?:confused: or Vodafone can do it for me?

    Many thanks!


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  • #2
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    I presume when you mean you dont have a landline number that there isnt a landline going to your apt.

    I suppose suggesting UPC isnt an option because if it doesnt have simple infrastructure such as a landline then it defo wont have the infrastructure for Cable phone/broadband from UPC.

    Have you asked your landlord about the situation?


  • #3
    idayang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭idayang


    Thanks Hogzy

    i did find some sockets in the wall. but we just don't have any number. i suppose i should contact someone to get a number. I called Vodafone in the afternoon and asked them whether should i contact Eircom by myself. They were patient, but i have to admit that i didn't understand them...my English listening is so poor....

    Actually, i contacted UPC at first, they examined my apt and told me there's something broken in the cable box, they want to dig a hole in the wall and draw a new cable into the room. I think my landlord would be very unhappy with that, so i cancelled the order.

    Hogzy wrote: »
    I presume when you mean you dont have a landline number that there isnt a landline going to your apt.

    I suppose suggesting UPC isnt an option because if it doesnt have simple infrastructure such as a landline then it defo wont have the infrastructure for Cable phone/broadband from UPC.

    Have you asked your landlord about the situation?


  • #4
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Ok. i wouldnt be the best to advise you on actually setting up your number. It is very rare for an apartment to not have a phone line.

    I linked the official boards.ie vodafone forum below. Post a thread here regarding your problem and the lads from vodafone should respond tomorrow during business hours. Just tell them you english isnt the best and they will help you out.

    VODAFONE FORUM


  • #5
    idayang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭idayang


    Thank you !
    *^_^*
    Hogzy wrote: »
    Ok. i wouldnt be the best to advise you on actually setting up your number. It is very rare for an apartment to not have a phone line.

    I linked the official boards.ie vodafone forum below. Post a thread here regarding your problem and the lads from vodafone should respond tomorrow during business hours. Just tell them you english isnt the best and they will help you out.

    VODAFONE FORUM


  • #6
    Magnet: Rory
    Company Representative Posts: 2,107 ✭✭✭Magnet: Rory


    We can install a new line or reactivate an old line. Does this sound like it would suit?


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  • #7
    Magnet: Rory
    Company Representative Posts: 2,107 ✭✭✭Magnet: Rory


    idayang wrote: »
    :) hi， Magnet ，are you a Vodafone staff?

    Nope, we're another provider. We may have a solution for you. We set up phone lines and reactivations of existing lines for free.

    In saying this I have to note that it 100% depends on where you are located.


  • #8
    idayang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭idayang


    God..i found my mistake immediately after i posted that reply. So silly.....I am sorry Rory
    I tried to conceal it but you are too quick....:o


    Magnet (Rory) wrote: »
    Nope, we're another provider. We may have a solution for you. We set up phone lines and reactivations of existing lines for free.

    In saying this I have to note that it 100% depends on where you are located.


  • #9
    Knasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Knasher


    Unless you plan on going with Eircom you definitely don't want to ring them yourself as that will put you into a 6 month contract with them. To get out of it early you would have to pay the 6 months line rental before you can go with another provider. Whoever you decide to go with its best to talk to them directly.


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