The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Can't remember if I said on here that I was just renewing my broadband with BT. Think I did. They have sent me a new phone which will now work through the router rather than the wire coming into the house. After doing a bit of reading, this will be applicable to everyone by 2025 so people will need to have internet if they want to continue to use a house phone. I worry about the elderly Also means that if the power goes down, so does your phone and they are doing away with being able to plug an old style phone into the socket too so that won't work. Problem is, in that last storm we also lost our mobile signal so technically if you needed emergency help in that spell, you were fecked!

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks doesnt look very inspiring out there but if it stays dry will go for a spin Returned the spaniel to owner in one piece- always a worry looking after someones beloved pet. Looking forward to the new year, it feels like going uphill through the festive *****cks and then into the new year its all freewheelin despite what the weather does

 

[PaulSB]

Good day. Cold and damp out and I can't find anyone prepared to come out to play. I've decided to head out to the gym for a couple of spin sessions. I've some odds and sods to do, couple of cards and pressies to buy. Catch you all later.

 

[ColinJ]

Can't remember if I said on here that I was just renewing my broadband with BT. Think I did. They have sent me a new phone which will now work through the router rather than the wire coming into the house. After doing a bit of reading, this will be applicable to everyone by 2025 so people will need to have internet if they want to continue to use a house phone. I worry about the elderly Also means that if the power goes down, so does your phone and they are doing away with being able to plug an old style phone into the socket too so that won't work. Problem is, in that last storm we also lost our mobile signal so technically if you needed emergency help in that spell, you were fecked!

We lost mobile here too in a recent 12 hour power cut. Time to get one of those emergency GPS satellite-linked devices!

Er, why am I in bed chatting when I am being jabbed 2 kms from here in less than 30 minutes and I don't have a car...?

 

[welsh dragon]

Can't remember if I said on here that I was just renewing my broadband with BT. Think I did. They have sent me a new phone which will now work through the router rather than the wire coming into the house. After doing a bit of reading, this will be applicable to everyone by 2025 so people will need to have internet if they want to continue to use a house phone. I worry about the elderly Also means that if the power goes down, so does your phone and they are doing away with being able to plug an old style phone into the socket too so that won't work. Problem is, in that last storm we also lost our mobile signal so technically if you needed emergency help in that spell, you were fecked!

They are trying to make eveyrone have this. Of course for the elderly it means that the only way they can make a phone call will be if they have an internet connection and a lot won't be able to afford it, so they will be stuffed. They struggle to pay bills as it is, this is just another way to get money from people who can ill afford it. They should be ashamed of themselves but of course they are not

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Can't remember if I said on here that I was just renewing my broadband with BT. Think I did. They have sent me a new phone which will now work through the router rather than the wire coming into the house. After doing a bit of reading, this will be applicable to everyone by 2025 so people will need to have internet if they want to continue to use a house phone. I worry about the elderly Also means that if the power goes down, so does your phone and they are doing away with being able to plug an old style phone into the socket too so that won't work. Problem is, in that last storm we also lost our mobile signal so technically if you needed emergency help in that spell, you were fecked!

Yes, I was reading about that a while ago, they're shutting down the old phone network. My fibre deal with Talk Talk is up in the middle of January, I've already had the E-mail from them giving me my options, if I stay where I am I'll get a price hike so middle of January I'll be doing the broadband shuffle, I've been with them a couple of years and they've been OK, no problems , the speeds been decent and its been reliable.

 

[Mo1959]

They are trying to make eveyrone have this. Of course for the elderly it means that the only way they can make a phone call will be if they have an internet connection and a lot won't be able to afford it, so they will be stuffed. They struggle to pay bills as it is, this is just another way to get money from people who can ill afford it. They should be ashamed of themselves but of course they are not

I think it's also partly due to the old copper lines no longer being fit for purpose. I see it could affect those that use the personal alarms, etc but supposedly BT are going to look out for vulnerable customers and send engineers out to get them set up with something. Hope so.

 

[welsh dragon]

I think it's also partly due to the old copper lines no longer being fit for purpose. I see it could affect those that use the personal alarms, etc but supposedly BT are going to look out for vulnerable customers and send engineers out to get them set up with something. Hope so.

Don't hold your breath

 

[Mo1959]

I think I'll toddle round to the supermarket for a few things. I'll have another cuppa and browse when I get back. Such a busy life!

 

[welsh dragon]

I am out of contract at the momebt. I just stayed with EE after my contract ended. We might be getting fibre to the house in the near future and we could get VOIP. No need for BT anymore so I woukd save money with line rental etc.

 

[Dirk]

I suppose Dirk will be heading to Glastonbury for the Solstice 😉

Why would you suppose that?

 

[Dave7]

Thought I should say hello .
Long sleep, woke at 0815. Still knackered. May have a slice of toast then go back to bed

 

[classic33]

That’s cos we’re relatively normal!

Another misty 2 degrees start up here.

Don't believe that, at all.

 

[classic33]

You will all be pleased to hear I have no doubt that today is the shortest day of the year.

Yer wrong!
Tomorrow is four seconds shorter than today.

 

[GM]

Morning all...Highlight of the day is to give the car a good clean, I've got a bed of green moss growing on car roof . Also give the interior a good hoovering.

We had a great evening at the concert, it was Frankie Vivaldi and the four seasons 🎻 . Pleased to see that 99% of people on the tube were wearing masks which is reassuring.

Enjoy your day folks!