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Can I purchase an installation of a new master socket 5c?

jonnyc55 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:40:30 GMT

If so, how much? I want it installed upstairs, will the engineer have tall ladders to do this? I imagine he would have to drill a hole? The cable comes from the overhead pole.

Thank you.

Re: Can I purchase an installation of a new master socket 5c?

-Richie- — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:47:11 GMT

If you're with BT for your phone/broadband, you can request a socket move, the cost is £130

Re: Can I purchase an installation of a new master socket 5c?

jonnyc55 — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:54:20 GMT

Thank you. Will the old socket have to move? Can it stay there and be decomissioned? I worry about marks on the wall if it is removed. Thank you.

@-Richie-

Re: Can I purchase an installation of a new master socket 5c?

-Richie- — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:44:24 GMT

It can stay there if you want or remove it next time you decorate, the engineer will simply change where the master socket is located.

Re: Can I purchase an installation of a new master socket 5c?

jonnyc55 — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:37:30 GMT

Thanks Richie. One last question, will the old socket be decomissioned, as to no longer be wired up to some data and power circuit?

I really wanted a new pure socket where the old one's wiring is not in its circuit. Just wire from the pole, to the new socket, that's it.

Thank you.

Re: Can I purchase an installation of a new master socket 5c?

-Richie- — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:39:37 GMT

Yes it will be decommissioned, the new one will be the master socket.
Having extensions is an additional charge, I think £65 for each one.

Re: Can I purchase an installation of a new master socket 5c?

jonnyc55 — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:03:49 GMT

Great, thanks for your help Richie!