Recommended home phone package

DavidRossitter

Hi

I am on the look out for a middle of the road ie good value but reliable package that covers all landline calls and is not too expensive for mobile that includes rental. I see some very cheap options but not with good customer experience so want to avoid these.

What would people recommend ?

Thanks

Heinz

Such a package is not available. No provider would be stupid enough to allow all landline calls within a calls package. The best you're likely to get is inclusive UK 01, 02, 03, 0845 and 0870 calls but, even then, time (per call or total) restrictions are likely to also be specified.

DavidRossitter

Hi

I am no expert here but can you clarify - if someone offers what you suggest (ie UK01, 02...) what does it tend not to cover from a "typical" user ? Are there other common number groups typically excluded ? Or are the restrictions around the usage as you indicate ?

Thanks

Heinz

The example I gave is what BT now offers (calls of up to 60 minutes each to those number groups 'in plan').

That means all calls to mobiles (075, 077, 078 and 079), other NGNs (0843, 0844, 0871, 0872, 0873), international destinations (00) and, obviously, Premium Rate (09 and 070) are excluded.

However, some providers (e.g. Sky) allow calls of up to 60 minutes each to some international destinations.