Anyone used the BE Free UK phone number?
Sep 18th 2007, 10:10 am
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Anyone used the BE Free UK phone number?
I've just noticed on the BE homepage there is a box on the right hand side advertising a free UK phone number, so when friends and family phone they would only be charged the equivalent of a UK local call (4 pence a minute if you are based in Wellington).
Has anyone used this yet?
We have been using Skype and Skype out to phone everyone back in the UK, but have found that they are reluctant to call because of the price of an international call. I'm wondering if this may be the solution.
They've got no excuse now
Has anyone used this yet?
We have been using Skype and Skype out to phone everyone back in the UK, but have found that they are reluctant to call because of the price of an international call. I'm wondering if this may be the solution.
They've got no excuse now
Sep 19th 2007, 2:25 am
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Re: Anyone used the BE Free UK phone number?
I've just noticed on the BE homepage there is a box on the right hand side advertising a free UK phone number, so when friends and family phone they would only be charged the equivalent of a UK local call (4 pence a minute if you are based in Wellington).
Has anyone used this yet?
We have been using Skype and Skype out to phone everyone back in the UK, but have found that they are reluctant to call because of the price of an international call. I'm wondering if this may be the solution.
They've got no excuse now
Has anyone used this yet?
We have been using Skype and Skype out to phone everyone back in the UK, but have found that they are reluctant to call because of the price of an international call. I'm wondering if this may be the solution.
They've got no excuse now
Sep 19th 2007, 4:01 am
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Re: Anyone used the BE Free UK phone number?
I've just noticed on the BE homepage there is a box on the right hand side advertising a free UK phone number, so when friends and family phone they would only be charged the equivalent of a UK local call (4 pence a minute if you are based in Wellington).
Has anyone used this yet?
We have been using Skype and Skype out to phone everyone back in the UK, but have found that they are reluctant to call because of the price of an international call. I'm wondering if this may be the solution.
They've got no excuse now
Has anyone used this yet?
We have been using Skype and Skype out to phone everyone back in the UK, but have found that they are reluctant to call because of the price of an international call. I'm wondering if this may be the solution.
They've got no excuse now
Sep 19th 2007, 8:22 am
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Re: Anyone used the BE Free UK phone number?
try 0844 8613838 then follow instructions, ie dial int code followed by local code minus 0 then number.
They tell you how much it costs per minute, as soon as you dial the 0844 number.
It's currently only 1p per minute
They tell you how much it costs per minute, as soon as you dial the 0844 number.
It's currently only 1p per minute
Sep 19th 2007, 9:16 am
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Re: Anyone used the BE Free UK phone number?
Thanks everyone. I didn't realise there was so much choice. If they can phone me for 1 or 2p a minute, then there really is no excuse.
My sister tried me on the new BE number and it worked fine. Although it means that she can phone direct through to me (rather than via another number) it isn't as cheap as the other options that have been suggested, so I'll let her know and she can make the choice.
My sister tried me on the new BE number and it worked fine. Although it means that she can phone direct through to me (rather than via another number) it isn't as cheap as the other options that have been suggested, so I'll let her know and she can make the choice.
