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Previously on "I need to make conference calls from home"

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  • Punter
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    1899.com works for me.
    5p connection per call and 0p per minute to UK landlines.

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  • Hiram King Of Tyre
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    We're talking 6 hrs of calls a week, That's what, 1500 mins per month?

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  • d000hg
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    020 should be covered by mobile included package, if it's infrequent.

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  • Hiram King Of Tyre
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    It's an 020 number which is 7.95p per min. There is an 0844 number which they say is 'about 10p'.

    I have taken their all inclusive package now which includes anytime calls, unlimited broadband and Youview TV package all for £23 a month.

    I may still look into a voip solution though in case I'm elsewhere what I need to make these calls

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  • d000hg
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    Originally posted by Hiram King Of Tyre View Post
    Yes and my line rental includes evening and weekend calls but there is no option to take anytime calls.

    I have to 'upgrade' to a package that is only line rental (for the same price), then take their Evening and Weekends + broadband package (£6.50) then add anytime calls (£5)
    Or you could just phone them up - how many calls are we talking here and how long do they last? And what type of phone number - you said "UK landline" but does that mean it's a regular phone number with a geographical area code, or a special number like 0845?

    You might want to cost up how much the calls will be, and take into account any "favourite number" discounts.

    Alternatively how many free minutes do you get on your mobile phone?

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  • Platypus
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    Skype
    MSN

    I've used PowWowNow and I recommended it, "free" but used 0844 numbers which some pence per min

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  • Hiram King Of Tyre
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    Originally posted by d000hg View Post
    What, you don't have a phoneline already then?
    Yes and my line rental includes evening and weekend calls but there is no option to take anytime calls.

    I have to 'upgrade' to a package that is only line rental (for the same price), then take their Evening and Weekends + broadband package (£6.50) then add anytime calls (£5)

    They are still cheaper than elsewhere though. That lot comes to £21 (If I pay a year's line rental up front).

    Alternatively, I can take their package that includes all that plus You View and a years subscription to love film for £24 (£50 installation plus 18 month contract)

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  • Hiram King Of Tyre
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    Originally posted by DaveB View Post
    If it's an 0800 number for the conference call then you can use Skype for free. Mobile networks charge for 0800 connections but Skype doesn't.
    need dial a UK landline number

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  • d000hg
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    Originally posted by Hiram King Of Tyre View Post
    Yes that is an option.

    Talking to my provider though, I can't just pay the £5, I have to take thier broadband as well for another £6.50.

    That's £11.50......for another £3, I can have TV too
    What, you don't have a phoneline already then?

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  • DaveB
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    If it's an 0800 number for the conference call then you can use Skype for free. Mobile networks charge for 0800 connections but Skype doesn't.

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  • Hiram King Of Tyre
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    Originally posted by stek View Post
    Are they free tho - might be a small charge here and there and the ones I've listed may not charge anymore.

    You've been given plenty of paths to look down but it's DYOR really....
    ok. cheers

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  • stek
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    Originally posted by Hiram King Of Tyre View Post
    OK, but why not voipcheap or freecall which appear to be free?
    Are they free tho - might be a small charge here and there and the ones I've listed may not charge anymore.

    You've been given plenty of paths to look down but it's DYOR really....

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  • Hiram King Of Tyre
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    Are you really that hard up or just from Yorkshire?
    I'm looking for the best solution...that doesn't mean I'm hard up. (although I have been on the bench for 6 months)

    I might just go for the TalkTalk Youview package which includes free anytime calls. However, a voip solution that I can use over wifi may be a handy parallel solution in case I'm out and about

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  • DimPrawn
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    Are you really that hard up or just from Yorkshire?

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  • Hiram King Of Tyre
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    Originally posted by stek View Post
    18866.co.uk or 18185.co.uk - free UK calls but I think there is a small connection fee per call - it was 0.5p but might have changed.
    OK, but why not voipcheap or freecall which appear to be free?

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