Cheapest internet phones plus free worldwide calls

Former_MSE_Archna · 7 April 2008 at 4:08PM

What's the deal?

Currently there are a raft of cheap internet phones on offer. These phones plug into your PC and allow you to call anyone completely free via the internet, provided you both have the same calling software e.g. Skype.

How to get free worldwide calls

It's fairly easy to set up free calls via the net. All you need is a PC made within the last 5 years-ish, an internet phone or headset and an internet connection. Broadband is best for quality but dial up will work too.

Both you and the person you're talking to need to have the same software installed, for example Skype. There's also nothing stopping you having more than one package on your PC if you want to talk to different people. For full information on how it works read the Voip: Completely Free Calls Worldwide Via Your PC article.

The best internet phone deals

Plexus SKUPO5 Wired Voip Phone, £8.05 inc del, eBuyer.

eBuyer is offering a Plexus Wired Voip Phone for £8.05, including delivery. It has caller ID, plus it rings when you have an incoming call.

Binatone Skype USB Corded Telephone, £12.99, Argos.

The Binatone Skype handset from Argos is £12.99 if you collect from in store or £17.94 online including delivery. It also rings when you get a call and has caller ID. Although this is a Skype branded phone, it should still work with other Voip software.

Headset Internet Phone, £9.97, Tesco. Plus 500 Clubcard points, £20 in deals.

Tesco is currently offering a basic headset for £9.97 plus you can get an extra 500 ClubCard points on selected internet phones. Convert these points to Tesco deals instead of spending them in store and they are worth four times the amount. You can pick up cheap breakdown cover, magazine subscriptions plus days out for a quarter of the price. For full details, read the Loyalty Schemes article.

While it's not as sophisticated as an internet phone and may take getting used to, it'll still allow you to make internet calls.

Corded USB Internet Phone, £19.97, Tesco. Plus 500 Clubcard points, £20 in deals.

Also from Tesco, you can pick up a corded phone for £19.97 plus an extra 500 points.

The Tesco phones are currently out of stock online though you can get them at bigger Tesco stores. If you find them in-store please report which one below.

Get an extra £5 off at Tesco Direct

Pick up a copy of Tesco Direct's new Spring/Summer 2008 catalogue, swipe it at the till and you'll get a voucher for £5 off when you spend £20 or more. Simply enter the code on the receipt online, or to use it in-store take it to the Tesco Direct desk. Use the Tesco store locator to find your nearest store stocking Tesco Direct.

If you find any cheaper deals, please report below.

P.S. Thanks to fizzgun19 for originally posting this. We've started a new post so we can add a full explanation for the weekly e-mail.

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frankie1star · 8 April 2008 at 4:52PM

what about dual cordless phones, they seem v expensive

PeteHerts · 8 April 2008 at 7:01PM

If you had mobile internet and had a VOIP phone and was away from home on a regular basis then this would be a cheap way of keeping in touch with people who also used VOIP depending on what monthly download contract you had.

klb_3 · 9 April 2008 at 12:07PM

MSE_Archna wrote: »

What's the deal?
Corded USB Internet Phone, £19.97, Tesco. Plus 500 Clubcard points, £20 in deals.

I bought this phone on Sunday from a Tesco Extra and you actually get 1000 bonus clubcard points, not 500.

You also get £5 worth of credit with it too.

Tesco E212
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-6370.aspx

fliesinteeth · 9 April 2008 at 1:58PM

Have a look at this;

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133054

Voip for £5.47 !!!!!!!!

Former_MSE_Archna · 9 April 2008 at 3:12PM

Hi fliesinteeth,

That is the same one as above but with delivery it costs £8. HTH

red · 9 April 2008 at 6:22PM

hi, i have been looking for a really straight-forward guide on this topic for ages! I think Skype is the most universally recognised application, but I am not sure? If anyone has any ideas on the best one to use - I have fring on my mobile (a nokia N70 on its last legs) please let me know - ideally for calling the UK in the UK, landlines, mobiles and 0870, 0845 numbers. Thanks!

sunshinejoclaire · 9 April 2008 at 6:28PM

I know that there is a VERY storng chance it will be horrible and crackly... but when I was in Poundland the other day they had a internet phone in!

steve_anne · 9 April 2008 at 7:25PM

I've just bought (delivered today!) a Skype branded USB phone for £6.99 inc delivery from http://www.phone43.co.uk/acatalog/info_EUP0211.html. A cracking deal for a display phone with 128mb memory.

paulofessex · 9 April 2008 at 7:43PM

Can l suggest that once you have tried Skype with a USB phone, that you consider a dual phone that plugs direct into your router if you have one, as this would mean that you can make and receive Skype calls without your PC on

ozzyj · 9 April 2008 at 8:21PM

I am fed up with seeing Skype being promoted by you and all, as I get a bad taste in my mouth.
Don't get me wrong, it may be fine for using the free calling with your internet connection, but beware if you decide to use it for making calls to those friends that just have a normal phone.
You have to open a credit account with £10 min. that then deducts your call charge, the problem that I found is you pay "TWICE" once to Skype who very cheekily channel the call through YOUR landline (that is if you have one) and therefore pay again to your supplier,ok mine is Talktalk, who advised me that they are charged by BT for the calls I make via Skype:mad: .
I have accused both parties of conning me without any satisfaction, except ridding Skype from my PC for ever.

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