BT Box to NTE5 Master socket

[Matth]

Unless the master box is an unofficial bodge job, replacing a former wired BT phone or old style plugpoint, then the master box and everything to streetside of it is their problem (unless the damage to it is your fault).

The way it's wired does suggest that it might be unofficial - it seems rather messy - those individual wires should not be visible outside the box, or maybe that means it IS official, though if it was like that when you arrived, then blame the previous owner.

[x-openreach]

Hi microbar

that is an official BT job, those connectors are used to seperate the outdoor dropwire from the internal wiring (as iain said)

by the look of it , the terminals are corroded hence the noise.

As to whether you will be charged -depends on the engineer. Officially all wiring upto the NTE (master socket) is maintained by your SP, however if you damage it or cause a fault then they can charge you. In some cases people have been charged for damp in connection blocks due to their windows causing the damp!

Let us know if you get charged or not

[microbar]

I wont be charged I am waiting to the end of my option 3 contract
approx 3 months,
Then I will cease my connection with BT
Although I need a phone line as I am disabled
I will use mobile for my phone and use the mobile internet,
I am sick and tired of BT Using its charge threatining tactics.
So BT can stick its openreach were the sun dont shine.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by microbar

I will use mobile for my phone and use the mobile internet,

I'd be careful doing that. Some "unlimited" mobile tariffs have quite low limits..