Post code says Yes, but line says no...

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Well title says it all really.
Postcode says I can get bt infinity (BH24 1JH), but phone number says otherwise.
I am guessing this is a recycled number as it only got connected today and I have already recieved half a dozen annoying phone calls from automated machines.
Is it possible that it takes a few days for a new line to appear in the fibre checker?
Matt
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I have found that some 'rogue' Companies do not subscribe to TPS 'rules and recommendation' and you still get calls from them.
I have a policy - if the Caller Display is showing a number I do not recognise, or says 'Withheld' I pick up the phone and in a fairly stern voice say 'Good afternoon. Who is calling?'   If they do not answer the question, or ask "is that Mr So-and-So" I once more, very sternly say that I will respond to their questions when they have identified themselves.
Most do then say who they are at which point I again sternly, (if they are soliciting business etc.) advise that as my line is listed with TPS they are acting contrary to acceptable rules and further calls from them will result in an official complaint. Most apologise and say they have removed my details from their database.  (Maybe and maybe not!)
There is an issue if the incoming call says 'International' as such Callers are not bound by UK rules regarding TPS HOWEVER there is no harm in telling them that they are acting contrary to UK Regulations and that usually stops them.
Just wish there was a useful way of stopping text messages telling me the caller is anxious to assist me further with my PPI Claim and/or the accident I had recently - when neither apply.
The advice I had was not to even send back 'STOP' as a text message as it just confirms you exist and you will probably get more.
The advantages and disadvantages of technology.
I suppose even in the days when communication was  by Pigeon you sometimes had a message you did not want from up on high!!