Demha

And our internet cable line is blocked because of that. We also don't have a chance of getting ADSL since we don't have a BT line *which costs £125 to open* without the monthly line rental.

I called Virgin media customer service and told them the guy was an international student and left the country without paying his final bill *£144*, and because we shared the house last year, I have to pay for it *apparently their research shows that 9 in every 10 students share internet*.. well it is true in this case.. but still.
I was paying him my share of the bill in cash and he paid by direct debit.

Has anyone experienced this before and how did you sort it out?

Rocky Rockstar

*whats with all the random stars*

ajw2255

if he's left the country then theres not much you can do.

unlucky fella

Retro

You're stuffed and will have to cough up. Virgin can't be held accountable for it as far as I can tell.

The arrangement is between you and your flatmate...

Red_Hector

http://www.three.co.uk/personal/prod...and_/index.omp

Number 7

Sorry but tough s**t

Oz

bt doesnt cost £125, does it? Mine was free.

Oz

wow, i can tell you've never lived away from mummy

Retro

If they have to physically install a line then I think it costs you money, but switching a line that exists costs you nothing iirc.

Demha

A BT connection does cost that much Oz, an advisor told me that they disconnect lines which are unactive for 3 months, so for an engineer to activate it again, it will cost £125.. and I'm not in a financial position to pay for that.

I'll call tomrrow and tell them I just moved to the house last month and that I don't know anything about the previous tenants..

I think the 3G service would be too slow to be shared by 3 housemates.