PROBLEM WITH NTL/1899.com

tigger115

Hello

Wonder if anyone could shed some light please?! Have just switched over from BT to NTL (kept my original phone number) and was hoping to continue to use 1899.com. When I try and make calls dialling 1899 - it just doesn't work. Have I got to inform 1899.com of the changeover of tel providers?

Thanks in advance :

Heinz

You can only use the 1899 prefix from a BT landline.

From a cable landline, you have to use their 0808 1 708 708 freephone access number.

Also, instead of your calls to UK 01/02 numbers costing 3p connection and 0p/minute, you're now going to be paying 3p connection and [font=&quot]½[/font]p/minute.

tigger115

thank you for that Heinz - its been a long day though and without sounding a little daft - do i have to dial that number each time i make a call?

Heinz

Yes, unless you get yourself an Orchid dialler to do it for you.

Why did you move from BT to a cable landline?

tigger115

I got a good deal with the broadband and phone line although to be honest I have had major probs with the phone line I'm sorry I changed!

Now really sorry to be daft but whats an Orchid dialler?!!!!

fbrj

tigger115 wrote:

I got a good deal with the broadband and phone line although to be honest I have had major probs with the phone line I'm sorry I changed!

Now really sorry to be daft but whats an Orchid dialler?!!!!

All you need to know is here...

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=15502

Basically the dialler will route calls through particular suppliers depending on type and time of call.....saves you having to remember lots of different prefix nos (eg 1899/18866/18185). Unfortunately you will find that the calls are more expensive for cable tel users...

adchesney

Dear Folks

I subscribed to 1899 in October and have had free calls to UK Landlines...that is until 14th November where now I am being charge .5p/minute.

Is there another company offering free calls?

ANDREW

mobilegossip

adchesney wrote:

Dear Folks

I subscribed to 1899 in October and have had free calls to UK Landlines...that is until 14th November where now I am being charge .5p/minute.

Is there another company offering free calls?

ANDREW

Not like a 1899 service. But you can sign up with Onetel they will send you a smartbox.You can either have free E&W to 01/01 numbers for 99p a month,or free weekend calls for nothing.Then just use 1899 at peak rate.