Line fault procedures

[#1]

A line fault (overhead cable down) has been repaired today after 4 days (apparently first available slot).
When I reported the fault I asked for calls to be diverted to a mobile and that worked OK.
I have cancelled the divert (the call centre couldn't do it apparently because the fault wasn't cleared by BT). But it's only a code to enter!!
I see that I have been charged for the diverted calls. Is this correct? I recall that BT used to provide this service FOC.
Also, is compensation paid?

[#2]

If you line has been down you should be compensated pro rata , calls that are redirected to another number are chargeable on PN.
Regards
Mike

[#3]

Hi mungodaisy,
I've just requested that the call divert is removed, but as I.T.Works says the diverted calls are chargeable (we're charged for them so unfortunately need to pass the charges on). I've also issued a pro rata refund for the service while it wasn't working.
Hope that helps, and very glad to hear the fault is fixed - thanks for letting us know.

[#4]

Thanks for your help.

[#5]

Quote from: mungodaisy

I see that I have been charged for the diverted calls. Is this correct? I recall that BT used to provide this service FOC. Also, is compensation paid?

This is interesting to me as I will soon get my phone switched to Plusnet. Do you mean you were charged for incoming calls diverted TO your mobile, or for outgoing calls from your mobile when you were effectively using it as your landline? Sorry if that sounds perverse.

[#6]

You pay for the landline to mobile leg of diverted incoming calls - effectively, the incoming call is "patched through" to a call from your landline to the mobile.

[#7]

I see, so like making a landline call to a mobile call. Hmm didn't realise that, when I've had calls diverted by BT for a line fault. Maybe I didn't get any calls in then!

[#8]

When I was with BT, they did not charge for diverted calls in the case of a line fault. But I have been with PN for a few years now, so it was a while ago!!
BT also didn't charge for CLI either, whereas PN charge 99p.
But then BT's rental is somewhat higher.