20-03-2026 07:19 PM
Hi I’m asking for a work colleague who switched from Plusnet as they no longer supply a phone line , this is needed as parents are elderly. Plusnet recommended EE
My colleague had to work when the Engineer visited, unfortunately, the Engineer installed the cable and the router in a location that isn’t suitable because his computer doesn’t have a WiFi connection so can no longer be used (the old router was located next to the computer)
His parents are both in their 90’s and just let the Engineer in. He asked EE to relocate in another room are they are now charging him over £90 for an Engineer to reinstall, personally I can’t say I blame them as he should have left a note for the Engineer he excepts this
If he was to cancel under the cooling off period and looked elsewhere for a suitable supplier would this be a viable option?
I’m just not sure if EE have to agree to the termination
I work in insurance and if a policy holder wants to cancel they don’t have to state a reason, I can ask them to try and resolve an issue but their really not at liberty to give an answer
Anyway I thought I’d ask this for him
Thanks
20-03-2026 08:21 PM - edited 20-03-2026 08:23 PM
The positioning of the ONT & the route to the router are v. important aspects of a Full Fibre installation. It would've been in your mate's interest to make it his business to be present at the time to discuss & agree the positioning. As he wasn't EE would be within their rights to charge for its repositioning.
As for moving to another ISP they may v. well take the current positioning as a fait accompli (ONT already present) & also want to charge for changing it.
EE are bound to accept any cancellation FoC at any time up to the end of the cooling-off period 14 days after installation. Like your insurance & others no reason for cancellation within the statutory cooling-off period need be provided.