Mixed Bag

I joined BT Broadband 5 weeks ago and it has been a mixed bag.  Some total confusion over my package, speeds mainly around 16mbps which is good, but sometimes only 3mbps which is terrible.  However today I received a Welcome to BT message saying my Broadband was ready followed by another message as a MAC reminder, telling me I have 25 days to give BT my MAC in order to complete my order?!!  It looks like they have started my order process all over again.  I wonder what would happen if I took no action, perhaps after 25 days BT tell me I can not continue my order and I will be free to move elsewhere.  Not really of course as I am already being billed for my Broadband and Calls.  Strange situation.

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