Are you already with another provider?
Introducing Connect+
Connect+ is a way for people to get connected to B4RN’s gigabit full fibre broadband without having to wait for their existing provider’s deal to end.
If you’re stuck in a contract that has 24 months or less to run, you can get B4RN service for only a £5 monthly tariff until your other deal runs out. (Remember: a £60 one-off connection fee still applies.) By agreeing to take B4RN as an additional service you can benefit from our hyperfast speeds whilst seeing your existing contract out with your old provider. This may avoid early exit fees having to be paid as a lump sum or if you have a care alarm or other devices which require a traditional landline service, it may give you additional time to replace your devices with IP compatible versions.
Once your existing provider’s contract ends, you’ll move on to your applicable B4RN tariff. It is your responsibility to close your contract with your old supplier at the appropriate time.
Connect+ Example
The following example is based on a household on our primary £33/month tariff:
You have 7 months left on your contract with your current broadband provider. You pay them a monthly fee for broadband. With Connect+, we’ll connect you to our 1Gbps full-fibre network now (£60 one-off connection fee applies) – you’ll continue to pay your current provider while paying B4RN just £5/month for the monthly service fee. At the end of those 7 months you’ll move on to your applicable B4RN tariff.
Before You Apply
You must have already completed a service request through Get B4RN – if you haven’t already done so, please do that now, then return to this page once you are near your connection date.
You must be near your connection date – i.e. your garden dig is done and your house kit installed. If this hasn’t happened, contact your local volunteer group (some links to them can be found here).
Connect+ requests must be made and approved before your B4RN service is made live.
You must be in service with another supplier and, in taking Connect+, you are agreeing to take a B4RN service as an additional service.
Apply for Connect+
If you haven’t yet signed up to request a B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) connection, then please do so here. Once you have completed the B4RN connection request form, please return to this page to apply for Connect+.
If you have already signed up to request a B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) connection, have ducting and termination boxes fitted to your house, and would like to apply for Connect+, then click the button below:
Find Out More
Contact the Connect+ team on 01524 917560 or connectplus@b4rn.org.uk
FAQs
You must have less than 24 months left on your contract with your existing broadband supplier.
You must provide proof of your existing contract and its expiry date.
Connect+ requests must be made and approved before your B4RN service is made live.
Remember, you’ll still have to pay your one-off £60 connection fee.
The best time to apply for Connect+ is when your property is nearing being connected – for example, if your garden dig is done and the house kit has been installed.
Connect+ requests must be made and approved before your B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) service is made live.
Connect+ is available for our Residential, Business Run from Home, Holiday Let, Small Independent Business and Social Tariffs. If you are seeking to join B4RN on a higher tariff, please e-mail the Connect+ team on 01524 917560 or connectplus@b4rn.org.uk to discuss your transition to a full fibre connection with B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd).
Yes. Connect+ is intended to help people bring forward getting their B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) connection if they have chosen to delay service until their contract with their existing broadband provider ends.
No. Existing customers should have applied for Connect+ at the time they connected. The offer of Connect+ cannot be backdated.
Yes. The B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) full-fibre network is completely separate from other providers.
No. The B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North Ltd) full-fibre network is completely independent from other providers, meaning it can run alongside your existing broadband.
Yes. You can keep your landline as it is, if you wish.
We offer a VoIP service, B4RN Voice, which allows you to make and receive phone calls over the internet. You can keep your existing phone number if you decide to move to B4RN Voice but ceasing your voice service with your existing provider is likely to cease your contract with them and may incur early exit fees. In most cases you will need to keep your voice service with your existing supplier until your contract ends with them and then move to B4RN Voice.
Yes. If you invest £1,500 in a single transaction you can still get the cost of your connection fee (£60) waived.
Applying for Connect+ does not affect that offer.
No. The offer of service at the discounted monthly rate will only apply from after you apply for Connect+.
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