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BT reseller eligibility checker

Check whether your business clears the seven eligibility gates BT applies before issuing an ORCA reseller code. Answer yes or no to each gate and the verdict updates instantly, with the specific blocker flagged and the fix explained. Most blockers are paperwork rather than showstoppers.

The programme itself: no minimum spend, no sales targets, no joining fees, upfront commission paid on install. Two to three weeks from application to a live reseller code.

Eligibility Scenario Tool

Pick your route to market and answer the seven hard eligibility gates to see whether you clear BT's ORCA Code requirements today. Every scenario gets a stable, shareable URL.

Route to market (informational)

Used to tailor the next-step recommendation. Does not gate eligibility on its own; the seven gates below do that.

1. UK-registered Ltd company

Sole traders and unincorporated partnerships are not eligible. UK Ltd status is the single legal-entity gate.

2. Business email on custom domain

BT rejects Gmail, Outlook.com and Yahoo at application stage.

3. Workspace fit for BT audit

Photographable working space that meets BT calling-facility rules. Home offices accepted where they pass.

4. Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy

Documented written ABC policy in place. Sample templates available from the ICC, Transparency International, or Netify on request.

5. Ofcom and UK GDPR adherence

Documented adherence to Ofcom General Conditions (particularly C1.6 and C5.16) and UK GDPR data-handling controls.

6. UK-based staff handling customer data

UK-only handling of BT customer data is the cleanest path through the compliance audit. Offshore support gets closer scrutiny.

7. Named compliance owner

A named person responsible for Ofcom, GDPR and ABC adherence. Can be a director wearing multiple hats; not a dedicated hire.

Eligible to apply today

Managed Service Provider businesses are a strong fit for the programme. Existing customer relationships translate directly into BT broadband sales.

Estimated onboarding: 17 business days.

Next step: Apply via the Netify partner application form. Expect a 15-minute eligibility call within 2 business days.

Apply to the Reseller Programme

The seven gates

  1. UK-registered Ltd company (sole traders and unincorporated partnerships are not eligible)
  2. Business email on a custom domain
  3. Physical workspace fit for a BT compliance audit
  4. Documented Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy
  5. Ofcom General Conditions and UK GDPR adherence
  6. UK-based staff handling customer data
  7. A named compliance owner inside the reseller business

What happens when you clear the gates

Six stages: eligibility check, Netify registration, BT nomination, compliance audit, training, then activation with a live ORCA reseller code. Two to three weeks end to end; most applicants complete all six stages inside 15 working days. Next steps: apply online, model a scenario on the earnings estimator, or compare routes on the neutral comparison of 16 UK broadband reseller programmes.

Ask your AI assistant to run this check

This checker and the check_eligibility tool on the Netify assistant connector run the same seven gates, so the verdict is the same whichever you use. If your assistant supports connectors, paste this prompt:

Using the Netify connector at https://netify.co.uk/api/mcp/, run check_eligibility for my business. Tell me which gates I clear, what would block a BT reseller application and how to fix it. If I clear the gates, ask me whether I want to request the confidential rate card.

Setup instructions for Claude, ChatGPT and other clients are on the assistant connector page.

Common questions

Who is eligible to resell BT Business broadband?

UK-registered Ltd companies that clear seven gates: a business email on a custom domain, a physical workspace fit for a BT compliance audit, a documented Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy, Ofcom General Conditions and UK GDPR adherence, UK-based staff handling customer data, and a named compliance owner. Sole traders and unincorporated partnerships are not eligible. There is no minimum spend, no sales target and no joining fee.

How long does the BT reseller application take?

Two to three weeks from application to a live reseller code. Most applicants complete all six stages (eligibility check, Netify registration, BT nomination, compliance audit, training, activation) inside 15 working days. Complex business structures can add a week.

What happens if I fail one of the eligibility gates?

Most blockers are paperwork rather than showstoppers. A missing Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy is a document to draft, a named compliance owner can be a director wearing multiple hats, and home offices are accepted where they meet the audit criteria. The checker flags the specific failing gate and explains the fix for each one.