Changes to BT 1280

tobykim

BT chargecards are really expensive to use destroyed mine a long time ago

ws.7

hi all, first post on this forum, so be gentle.




Just doing a bit of research in to BT Chargecards.


At the moment bt is offering free “New line connection “,


as long as you make 10 calls (chargeable to bt) a month, for the term of the contract (18 months).




What I would like to know is could I move my calls over to orange so I could have broadband for


free, and use the bt charge card to make the 10 calls a month??






also about BT Chargecard pricing, I've had a look myself and for uk to uk local call it`s 12p a min,


but is there a minimum call charge?


Like 5mins x 12p = 60p??


or is It charged by the minute only?




Thanks for any info you can provide.

bootman

I am in the process of changing my calls back to BT from Talk Talk.

I had a letter last week from BT saying I can start taking advantage of my new plan by dialing 1280. So I have been doing this.

I have just logged into Tak Talk and I have called to be billed of around £4.00 but I cannot see where you can see a breakdown of unbilled calls to double check.

Are my calls not going back to BT, are Talk Talk going to charge me for calls pre fixed 1280?

many thanks

Heinz

bootman wrote: »

I am in the process of changing my calls back to BT from Talk Talk.

I had a letter last week from BT saying I can start taking advantage of my new plan by dialing 1280. So I have been doing this.

I have just logged into Tak Talk and I have called to be billed of around £4.00 but I cannot see where you can see a breakdown of unbilled calls to double check.

Are my calls not going back to BT, are Talk Talk going to charge me for calls pre fixed 1280?

many thanks

Can't be sure but, unless the switch has actually taken place, it's likely your calls are still going via Talk Talk, despite the 1280 prefix.

aliballi

I found these on the AOL Talk FAQ, can't say its the same for all call providers for sure, although seems plausable.


Are there any numbers I cannot call using AOL Talk?


No. AOL Talk customers will be able to make phone calls as normal. However, certain call types are still routed via your BT line. These include calls to emergency services numbers (e.g. 999/112), operator services (e.g. 100/155), and calls to number ranges used for flat-rate Internet access (e.g. starting 0844 04 or 0808 99). If any charges apply for these services, they will appear on your BT bill.


Will my current BT services still work?

The following BT services will continue to be supported with AOL Talk:

141, 1471, BT Call Minder (1571), Plus and Premier, BT Ring Back when Free, BT Call Forwarding, BT Call Diversion, Call Waiting, Call Sign, Caller Display, Reminder Call, and Three-way calling.

Please note that where a service charge applies for the above BT services, this will appear on your BT bill. Calls made by pressing 3 after you have retrieved a number using BT's 1471 service will be billed by BT in accordance with your BT price plan, irrespective of the type of call it is. If you wish to make calls to a number you have retrieved using the 1471 service at AOL's rates, please make a note of the number, and then dial the full number directly.

plainenglish

What a performance...just to make a telephone call. Dial this, dial that, put this code number in, option 1, 2 etc. The net result, to make a phone call? Eh? Is it me?

BexTech

plainenglish wrote: »

What a performance...just to make a telephone call. Dial this, dial that, put this code number in, option 1, 2 etc. The net result, to make a phone call? Eh? Is it me?

Yes, most likely.

Heinz

plainenglish wrote: »

What a performance...just to make a telephone call. Dial this, dial that, put this code number in, option 1, 2 etc. The net result, to make a phone call? Eh? Is it me?

Welcome to the MSE forums plainenglish.

I think you've missed the point.

The idea is to save money (the clue is in the name of the site) and that takes a little effort.

Those with bottomless pockets will do the other thing.

plainenglish

If the idea is to save money then why are you making phone calls? 90% of telephone calls are irrelevant and not required. I refer to home use and not business. If you are making phone calls to complain or report a fault of some kind the last thing you want to do is telephone. Put it in writing and keep a copy. You have your computer, you have Word and you have your printer. Ok, I KNOW you have to make some calls. But, the phone companies are running rings around you all. Just think if the same 'selling' methods were used for you to purchase gas or electricity...oops, sorry I just realised, they are. To reduce your phone bill don't make phone calls or at least think before you do.

plainenglish

Looking back through the umpteen pages of numbers and codes I find that, as you say the idea is to same money, but people are cancelling or switching services only to be still charged for them. In pence amounts that add up of course. This is where they get you. How much time do you spend studying your telephone bills? How much does it cost to telephone the provider to try to get it sorted out? Telephone call time and YOUR time. In the end you are not making any saving at all and these telephone call provider people are making money hand over fist by confusing you all. It is a ludicrous situation, this method of charging for telephone calls and internet service. The simple reason why it is so complicated is so that you are unable to easily work it out.