bombayshuffle

quick question folks - does anyone have any recommendations for cheap phone calls from a BT line to canada - i.e. one of those companies where you dial a prefix, then the canadian number, so you don't have to change your BT line.
i know oneTel used to do it, but now they've been taken over by TalkTalk, and the only way to benefit from the 4p a minute rates is to change over from BT line to TalkTalk, which is not really acceptable.

any thoughts would be much appreciated

cheers

Mike Gas

Hi we use 1899 link below 1 per min mobile or landline can use on bt line, also when you arrive in Canada you can phone any normal rate UK landline for free from any computer.

http://www.call1899.co.uk/

bombayshuffle

superb stuff

many thanks for that one - basically trying to organise something for people to ring me in canada - some are still under the impression its 2.50 a minute!

thanks again - will give that a go.

dozzzzy

Try VOIP, skype currently are charging 0.017€ per min from the UK to Canada, actually I think it's about 20 countries, there are quite a few VIOP companies around all offering fairly good deals. Alternatively there are always those phone cards you can get from BT or news agents.

Dozzzzy

tim hortons man

Skype is free, add a web cam and you've got the personal touch, I never use the phone anymore.

There are some trades offs, quality sometimes isn't as good but you can't beat free.

My parents are older and i can't visit as often as I'd like so the web cam makes me feel like I'm at home!

Chipotle

Go to
www.moneysavingexpert.com and check the section entitled "Call checker" 1899 and others are included in the list there. Deals change every so often so it's worthing having a look around every now and then

Best

Chipotle

hot wasabi peas

Wow, that must be great!

:scared:

edit: I use Skype once in a while but I find the sound quality difficult (I'm hard of hearing). With a webcam, it's a bit better cos I can lip read and I get visual cues but do you or anyone else know what affects the sound quality ('I haven't read the manual') and how to possibly improve it?

bombayshuffle

cheers once again for your helpful advice.

will investigate the skype option, but think the dialling a prefix is a lot simpler.

thanks again.

Alberta_Rose

We usually call the UK using a prepaid phone card .... costs about 4c a minute!!

We do use skype too, for the pc users in the family/friends

willmore

Was the echoing the problem because I had that problem with one person in the UK?

willmore

Works great on a Mac as well - just cant use a web cam but apparently they are working on it!

I love it!

Alberta_Rose

have had echoing with skype, but not every time. Once had terrible delay using a cell phone!

willmore

My favourite Mac consultant suggested that i fiddle with the volume control - I did just that and it solved the problem!

Elhombre

Call 08442008080 before dialling Canada. The rate is 1/2p per minute. I use them frequently as I flit between London and Guelph.

H

Alberta_Rose

Eh? What's that? Who do you use? Can anyone do it? Is there a monthly fee or something??? 1/2 p a minute??