Queries about Primus, CPS, OLOs

BarkingMad

Hello

I'm with BT and have been reading the MSE articles on how to reduce your call cost by using Primus with CPS and indirect access to use OLO (other licensed operators)

I have the following queries which I am sure someone can answer or point me to the answer

1) What is the call quality like for Primus and call1189? Sometimes cheaper rates mean less quality as the operator compresses more conversations down the line.

2) If I use Primus via the CPS feature and decide that "It's not for me" how do I switch back to BT as my "default" carrier? Do I contact BT? Do I contact Primus? I would think I contact BT since I contacted Primus to move to them. Has anyone performed this process? I know I could still use BT by dialling 1280 before every call (manually or via LCR dialler)

3) If Primus is my default carrier, is my CLI (Calling Line Id) still presented to the recipient of my call? Some companies, for example Pizza delivery use Point of Origin routing to route your call to the closest shop. Also PAYG (Pay As You Go) dialup internet access says CLI must be available. Is my CLI presented if I route via call1189 or other indirect access providers?

UPDATE: CLI is not presented on call1189 or 18185. I've tried it!

4) Will my BT features still work? These are the ones I use:

a) Answer 1571: I would think it would work because I am not changing my inbound calls
b) 1471 (Last call received): Assumption as above. If I use '3' to call the person that last called will I use the Primus or the BT network.
c) Caller Display through BT Privacy: Will I continue to see the CLI if the caller? I think BT's website says you have to make some calls via BT in order to receive the free service. Can anyone quantify "some"?
d) Ringback - if dialled number is busy

5) Do any of the answers above differ If I use a LCR dialler (Orchid)?

6) Are there any other side-effects or things I need to know?

Cheers

Paul

ioscorpio

1) Stop worrying the quality of calls are fine
2) Phone BT to convert back to them
3) Not sure
4) Yes, but don't use Ringback as it will cost you, put the phone down and dial; the number yourself and then if it's an evening or week-end call you will get it for free
5) Don't think so, but I don't have an Orchid dialler
6) No, just a lower phone bill