jwood

Hi, does anyone know of any numbers/companies that allow Australians to phone the UK at a cheaper rate. We have a number that we use to phone our nephew in Perth for a penny a minute. We are looking into this for our nephew so he can phone his family at a cheaper rate.
Thanks in advance
Jackie

steve`o

you can do it via your normal telephone provider

we are with telstra and for $5 a month on your scheme you get to call international at 3 cents a minute ( this comes out of the $5 )
which equates to 2.7 hours a month ( additional time is also billed at 3 cents a minute )

regards steve

Dorothy

I didn't know that. We usually just buy a phone card. The last one was $10 and we have 500 minutes to North America.

Swerv-o

Yes, the Daybreak card represents the best value for money, and you can top it up using a credit or debit card.

S

sg1964

skype is a good option


Simon

jwood

Thanks guys
I will have to find out if our nephew has Skype yet.
Jackie

JAJ

Just make sure you only call regular UK landline numbers, 01 and 02.

Discount rates do not apply to premium rate UK numbers, including 0870 and 0845.

Say No to 0870: http://www.saynoto0870.com

Dorothy

I have no need to call UK. As I plainly said, we buy cards where we can call North America.

Swerv-o

There are other people who may find JAJ's information useful too you know...

S

Dorothy

Of course there are. Just wondered why it is necessary to quote me whenever he has something negative to say?

Swerv-o

Oh, I can't comment on that, but I thought you were a teensy bit harsh there - the Saynoto0870 campaing is a really good thing!

S

Dorothy

Sorry for seeming harsh. I've just had a really crap day.

I went deaf in my right ear suddenly 2 weeks ago. Went to GP last week and was told bacterial infection and given drops. Only got worse, so back to GP yesterday. Told no not bacterial, viral so nothing they could do. Ask to see ENT. Get emergency appointment for today (seeing how I'm booked to fly to Perth soon) and told no, it's a fungal infection that has caused a giant ulcer on my ear drum. 1/2 hour and much painful scraping of ear drum later my wallet was $300 lighter and I still can't hear. On the bright side, I've been given the go-ahead to fly next week. And if it's not better by Friday, stop in for another ear drum scraping! Honestly, I don't mean to be harsh.

JAJ

It wasn't directed at you in particular.

emmyjc1

FYI 0870 numbers will be ceased by June this has came from Ofcom!