NTL related question

Haly · 10-08-2006, 22:11

Not sure if anyone will know but worth a try.
Just looking on the NTL site, using the 'is ntl available in my area?' postcode search thingy. When I type in my soon to be Stafford postcode ST16 3RB it shows the house numbers etc, mine comes up as 3 Account Tedder Road.
Now I wondered if that meant there's already an account there (which I'm guessing will make making it go live again simpler), but when I checked my home postcode SA4 6RF it comes up a bit odd as 71 58 Belgrave Road (I have no idea wtf the 58 is there for) which throws my theory out a tad.

Anyone got a clue?

PS no one turn up on either doorstep without letting me know please

Dr. Z · 10-08-2006, 22:14

Does it just mean there is a cable on that road? Is there one on your road?

/me turns up unannounced

Haly · 10-08-2006, 22:16

Nah, if NTL isn't available in that area. It just says that via the postcode and recommends virgin net instead.
So it is definitely available, just not sure if the 'account' bit means anything.
I'm on NTL at home/Swansea btw

Forgot to say that

I know if I phoned up I'd probably be able to find out but I can't move in till mid September so won't be able to get it installed till then. Just wondering if it'll be a quick reactivation or wait for a cable engineer to sort it......which will affect how long I'll be offline for.

Daz · 10-08-2006, 22:17

Looking at the page, it wouldn't make sense to exclude addresses that aren't connected. I mean, if its not on the list, you enter it manually anyway and get told then.

There's no logic to support it anyway.

Dr. Z · 10-08-2006, 22:24

The road isnt called "Account Tedder Road" is it?

Haly · 10-08-2006, 22:25

No

It definitely says Tedder Road

They're named after RAF Colonels or something like that according to my Dad.

Guess I'll find out nearer the time, have to figure out a good time to call NTL regarding installation.
It'll be a lovely new fresh start, but I don't want to be netless for too long

Daz · 10-08-2006, 22:27

Cant you rob some 3G from work for a few weeks?

Haly · 10-08-2006, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

Cant you rob some 3G from work for a few weeks?

My phone's not 3g

......yes I know that's a bit rubbish for someone that works with them

I can use wap, suppose I could use it as a dial up modem

I'll figure something out, hopefully it's already got an NTL line in there and then I think it's a very quick installation.

Feek · 10-08-2006, 23:15

wap wap wap wap wap

sounds like

fap fap fap fap fap fap

which can be interpreted many ways.

I'll leave now.

Haly · 10-08-2006, 23:19

You been on the real ales my dear Feek?

Even my mind's not quite that filthy.....at least tonight it's not

10-08-2006, 22:11	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	NTL related question Not sure if anyone will know but worth a try. Just looking on the NTL site, using the 'is ntl available in my area?' postcode search thingy. When I type in my soon to be Stafford postcode ST16 3RB it shows the house numbers etc, mine comes up as 3 Account Tedder Road. Now I wondered if that meant there's already an account there (which I'm guessing will make making it go live again simpler), but when I checked my home postcode SA4 6RF it comes up a bit odd as 71 58 Belgrave Road (I have no idea wtf the 58 is there for) which throws my theory out a tad. Anyone got a clue? PS no one turn up on either doorstep without letting me know please __________________ Halycopter Last edited by Haly; 10-08-2006 at 22:14.

10-08-2006, 22:14	#2
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Does it just mean there is a cable on that road? Is there one on your road? /me turns up unannounced __________________

10-08-2006, 22:16	#3
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Nah, if NTL isn't available in that area. It just says that via the postcode and recommends virgin net instead. So it is definitely available, just not sure if the 'account' bit means anything. I'm on NTL at home/Swansea btw Forgot to say that I know if I phoned up I'd probably be able to find out but I can't move in till mid September so won't be able to get it installed till then. Just wondering if it'll be a quick reactivation or wait for a cable engineer to sort it......which will affect how long I'll be offline for. __________________ Halycopter

10-08-2006, 22:24	#5
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	The road isnt called "Account Tedder Road" is it? __________________

10-08-2006, 22:25	#6
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	No It definitely says Tedder Road They're named after RAF Colonels or something like that according to my Dad. Guess I'll find out nearer the time, have to figure out a good time to call NTL regarding installation. It'll be a lovely new fresh start, but I don't want to be netless for too long __________________ Halycopter

10-08-2006, 22:17	#4
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Looking at the page, it wouldn't make sense to exclude addresses that aren't connected. I mean, if its not on the list, you enter it manually anyway and get told then. There's no logic to support it anyway.

10-08-2006, 22:27	#7
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Cant you rob some 3G from work for a few weeks?

10-08-2006, 23:15	#9
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	wap wap wap wap wap sounds like fap fap fap fap fap fap which can be interpreted many ways. I'll leave now. __________________

10-08-2006, 23:19	#10
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	You been on the real ales my dear Feek? Even my mind's not quite that filthy.....at least tonight it's not __________________ Halycopter