Call 1899/18185/18866 to charge per minute (merged)

Heinz

Al_Mac wrote:

That's probably the plan, just wondering how many of my calls, even at 3p, might be cheaper on BT

None (to 01 or 02 numbers) because BT have a minimum call charge of 5.5p and charge 3p per minute.

Using www.call1899.co.uk, the 3p connection charge for a call to a UK 01 or 02 number would allow you to make a call of unlimited duration from a BT landline.

Stompa

So ultimately they're changing from:

"Calls are billed per second rounded to the nearest penny"

to:

"Calls are billed per minute rounded to the nearest penny"

so calls which have a higher p/min will suffer the greatest increase.

millie

I have also had the Email today, but on checking my account the 2 calls I have made today have only been charged at 3p, thefirst was for 3 minutes and the second for 10 minutes, so the whole issue seems unclear

Mikeyorks

Al_Mac wrote:

Currently 18866, just signed to 1899. Looks like I'm re-programming phones tonight

But ..18185 is cheaper if a number of your calls (eg son at Uni) are to UK mobiles on week days (5p / min on 18185 as opposed to 10p with 1899). As he never rings us, and his Mum talks to him for ever - it's by far the greatest part of our bill

Mikeyorks

millie wrote:

I have also had the Email today, but on checking my account the 2 calls I have made today have only been charged at 3p, thefirst was for 3 minutes and the second for 10 minutes, so the whole issue seems unclear

It was unclear - for 24hrs. Your calls are from 1899 to UK landlines? Which charge a 3p connection charge and 0p per minute. So - absolutely no change there. The change has been where there is a 'per minute' charge (eg to UK mobiles) and they are now rounding up to the nearest penny.

Be_Happy

Well I've checked my 1899 itemised charges today and they are not 'rounding to nearest penny' they are 'rounding up to next penny'. I pay 1p per minute (using cable) and had a call answered by machine lasted 2 seconds before I could cut off. Charge today is 4p. I looked for a similar length of call before today and found the cost charged was 3.03p.

Mikeyorks

SilverLady wrote:

they are not 'rounding to nearest penny' they are 'rounding up to next penny'.

18185 phrase it as 'rounding up to the nearest penny' !! So I suppose they're being a bit more accurate than 1899.

John_3:16

3p conection must go up soon their sister company 18866. has just put there up to 5p

Anyone know how close these 2 companies are?

hurrah

Very!!!!!! They are sister companies with 18185 and numerous other cheap call suppliers.Eg Phonecheap,Dialaround etc etc. All part of the Finarea Group.
http://www.finarea.ch/

skybluesaver

I've noticed they seem to be rounding up to the nearest minute. For example 1899 charged me 9p over the weekend for a 1.33 minute call to a mobile, thats 3p connection charge plus 3p per min rounded up to the 2 mins.