how do i call a toll free number from uk to usa?

blaque*angel

what is the code?

kind regards

luci

001 before the number

glider3560

You will still be charged for the call, even if it is a toll-free number.

If you use Skype, you can call toll-free numbers in the US for free (from any country).

blaque*angel

actually, you cannot make toll free numbers outside of the USA..I had to call their regular number. i know that a "free" number would have never been free outside of USA...

Hazzanet

Hmm, I've always managed to call them I just get the message "Please be aware that calls to this number are not free from outside the United States. If you do not wish to be charged for this call, please hang up now".

Heinz

blaque*angel wrote: »

actually, you cannot make toll free numbers outside of the USA..I had to call their regular number. i know that a "free" number would have never been free outside of USA...

My experience is exactly the opposite (calling via a BT line and using 18185 as the carrier).

I simply added the 001 prefix before the 800 part of the number and connection was immediate.

Cost, 1p/minute.

luci

I have also be able to call at toll free number in the US, but I was well aware that it was chargeable at either 1p or 0.5p/min depending on which prefix number I used.

Dr.Shoe_2

You can use a calling card as well, I call the US on toll free and normal numbers all the time from my mobile for 1p per minute plus the allocation of my free minutes. Calling from home using my free evening calls package would just be 1p per minute.

redux

If you have better call rates to UK than to USA, then you might use Sipbroker

dial access number, pause, then * then number (no int'l prefix) e.g. 02071006747p*1800.......

http://www.sipbroker.com/sipbroker/action/pstnNumbers