^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Jun 21st 2006, 3:57 am
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^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
What's the catch? How does it work? Who 'really' pays for the long distance calls?
I'm tempted, but can't help being a bit of a skeptic.
I'm tempted, but can't help being a bit of a skeptic.
Jun 21st 2006, 4:35 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
What? I have no idea what you are referring to.
Jun 21st 2006, 5:56 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by Calgal
What's the catch? How does it work? Who 'really' pays for the long distance calls?
Jun 21st 2006, 6:26 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by oceanMDX
What? I have no idea what you are referring to.
"Announcement: Your Very Own UK Telephone Number!"
Jun 21st 2006, 6:41 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
^^^ I'm not seeing any such ad.
Jun 21st 2006, 6:44 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by oceanMDX
^^^ I'm not seeing any such ad.
(Should we have a whip round to get you some specs?
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Jun 21st 2006, 6:45 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by oceanMDX
^^^ I'm not seeing any such ad.
Jun 21st 2006, 6:46 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Aren't you the retired optometrist?
HWP
Jun 21st 2006, 6:48 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Doctor heal thyself!
Adding...
To be fair, it does look like OceanMDX is in BC.
Probably being affected by all fumes.
Adding...
To be fair, it does look like OceanMDX is in BC.
Probably being affected by all fumes.
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Jun 21st 2006, 6:52 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Looks like I took you a little too literally - you did say "right at the top" - LOL.
Okay, now I see what you mean. I would assume this is a deal involving VOIP, "Voice Over Internet Protocol". Essentially this uses the Internet to make a telephone call. "Skype" is an outfit that uses this technology, and Vonage is another. Skype allows you to make outgoing calls for free at this time. Check them out.
Okay, now I see what you mean. I would assume this is a deal involving VOIP, "Voice Over Internet Protocol". Essentially this uses the Internet to make a telephone call. "Skype" is an outfit that uses this technology, and Vonage is another. Skype allows you to make outgoing calls for free at this time. Check them out.
Jun 21st 2006, 6:54 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Doctor heal thyself!
Adding...
To be fair, it does look like OceanMDX is in BC.
Probably being affected by all fumes.
Adding...
To be fair, it does look like OceanMDX is in BC.
Probably being affected by all fumes.
Jun 21st 2006, 6:56 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Aren't you the retired optometrist?
Last edited by oceanMDX; Jun 21st 2006 at 7:06 am.
Jun 21st 2006, 11:03 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by oceanMDX
Looks like I took you a little too literally - you did say "right at the top" - LOL.
Okay, now I see what you mean. I would assume this is a deal involving VOIP, "Voice Over Internet Protocol". Essentially this uses the Internet to make a telephone call. "Skype" is an outfit that uses this technology, and Vonage is another. Skype allows you to make outgoing calls for free at this time. Check them out.
Okay, now I see what you mean. I would assume this is a deal involving VOIP, "Voice Over Internet Protocol". Essentially this uses the Internet to make a telephone call. "Skype" is an outfit that uses this technology, and Vonage is another. Skype allows you to make outgoing calls for free at this time. Check them out.
Yeah definately think Skype is better idea, at least you definately know it's free. I know alot of people that use this all the time, and you can use your web cam as same time.
Jun 21st 2006, 11:17 am
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by raine66
Yeah definately think Skype is better idea, at least you definately know it's free. I know alot of people that use this all the time, and you can use your web cam as same time.
Jun 21st 2006, 1:16 pm
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Re: ^Free phone number announcement up at the top of the page^
Originally Posted by Calgal
What's the catch? How does it work? Who 'really' pays for the long distance calls?
I'm tempted, but can't help being a bit of a skeptic.
I'm tempted, but can't help being a bit of a skeptic.
No catch.....but friends will be calling on a 08...number.
free for you to receive on your home phone
freinds dial a 08.. number which is not too expensive.....you should check out what freinds will be charged as i'm guessing it would still be at least 3-4pence per minute.....in which case telediscount or other providers would be cheaper for them to use to call you.
Or if you ALL have broadband then as someone already suggested...skype, msn etc would be free.
HTH
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