Free X Factor Votes discussion

wellglow

This is impossible, in my opinion.
Just do the math.

A "standard" vote on the x-factor is 35p
Then Free2Call will have to pay its technology system costs (routing the call etc.)
Then, Profit

Chances are, the advertiser must be paying 40p for each person that listens to the advert - which is potentially millions of people. No company will want to pay this much for what is pretty much un-targeted marketing!

AdamLondon_2

Is this an April fool? If not I think everyone should vote for the twins to win.

Nod_Nolan

one thing that is interseting to note from freetocall.tvs terms and conditions...

3. You may vote as many times as you like but the eligibility of any vote entry is at the sole discretion of BML using this method.

Surely this term means they don't have to do anything with your votes...

and how would they decide if your vote is eligible before the connection to the official phone line?

kindofagilr

colin_tomlinson wrote: »

Of course, like many of these shows, often there are more lines available for those the programme makers think should win. So, although the votes are counted fairly these days, there's more chance of getting through for the one they think should win. When Will Young and Gareth Gates were in the final together, Will had 3x as many lines as Gareth, so many of Gareth's voters didn't get through, where Will's did.

In short, it's all one massive rip-off.

Bitter Will fan by any chance?

Well I hope this works, I will be voting tonight via this method hopefully

kindofagilr

Doesnt work this is the message I got

please note this number will divert to the xfactor premium rate voting line you will not be charged for this part of the call

I took that as you will be charged for the xfactor part? or am I picking it up worng?

aangel240283

It works!!!!

catalunya

Just voted, was really quick and easy! Great idea, I never vote, but as I know someone there I am glad they now do this, so I can vote for him for freeeeee!

scotslad1983

kindofagilr wrote: »

Doesnt work this is the message I got

please note this number will divert to the xfactor premium rate voting line you will not be charged for this part of the call

I took that as you will be charged for the xfactor part? or am I picking it up worng?

I got the same... sounds like I got charged.....

catalunya

I just read the T and C's and as long as you get 03 numbers as part of ur inclusive allowance OR you have cross network minutes you should NOT have been charged. At least thats what it says anyway... see here

http://free2call.tv/terms.aspx - last term at the bottom of the page

nee-naw

kindofagilr wrote: »

Doesnt work this is the message I got

please note this number will divert to the xfactor premium rate voting line you will not be charged for this part of the call

I took that as you will be charged for the xfactor part? or am I picking it up worng?

This is the exact message I heard too, I didn't take the chance on listening to the advertising and then still have to pay the 35p as per usual. They did not say, this call is free!!