0844 numbers and quickdial

hammerite_2

I used to be with Onetel and used 1899 for my cheap calls to abroad and mobiles. I could pre-programme the whole of a favourite number(together with the prefix) into my phone's memory button and then just use the memory store to make a call.

I've now converted to TalkTalk and since I've been unbundled(painful!!) I can't use 1899. I'm therefore left with using one of the 0844 providers BUT

I can't find a way of making it easy to make a call. You can preprogramme the prefix number into a memory store but you then have to wait for the message etc before you can enter the actual number you want to call. I've tried entering the prefix and the number into a memory store without any success.

can anyone suggest a solution?

BexTech

You could try entering the prefix then a about 3 pauses and then the destination number into the memory.

Many phones allow pauses to be entered, this will allow just enough time for the system to answer and be ready in time for the rest of the dial string to be actioned.

(I do feel sorry for your poor choice of telecoms provider, and be aware that TT have in their terms if you are found using another telecoms provider as you are, they will either charge you more for line rental, charge you more for that type of call or disconnect you from their service).

Heinz

BexTech wrote:

I do feel sorry for your poor choice of telecoms provider, and be aware that TT have in their terms if you are found using another telecoms provider as you are, they will either charge you more for line rental, charge you more for that type of call or disconnect you from their service).

So, keep using 0844 numbers because, with luck, the latter will happen!

hammerite_2

I didn't realise that TT had that condition in their terms and conditions. Perhaps Martin should include that in his discussions on home phone providers.

I'll try the pause idea anyway