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BT 1571 and Caller Display.

I've searched the forum and now understand that I have to make 2 chargable calls a months to get 1571 etc for free, but my question is what counts as chargable as we are on Option 3 which includes all calls? Would I have to ring a mobile twice a month?
Too many children, too little time!!!
:p

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  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
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    Option 3 morphed into the Unlimited Anytime Plan some years ago.

    However, 'free' Caller Display and/or or basic 1571 requires you to make 2 chargeable OR inclusive calls every month so any two inclusive ('free') 01, 02, 03, 0845 or 0870 calls or chargeable 07, 0843/4. 0871/2/3, 09, 00 or 118 calls will suffice.
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
  • tarajayne
    tarajayne Posts: 7,081 Forumite
    Thanks for reply, struggled as usual to get a human rather than an automated voice on their helpline.

    I like caller dislapy so I can see when MIL is calling! ;)
    Too many children, too little time!!!
    :p
  • evosy1978
    evosy1978 Posts: 652 Forumite
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    sorry to bring up an old thread.#


    I make plenty of calls a month, inclusive and not inclusive but I have no caller id when people ring me.

    Obviously im being dumb. Do I have to set it up or something?

    thanks
  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    evosy1978 wrote: »
    I make plenty of calls a month, inclusive and not inclusive but I have no caller id when people ring me.

    Obviously im being dumb. Do I have to set it up or something?
    Dial 0800 121 8000 and follow the instructions (it's an automated service).
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
  • evosy1978
    evosy1978 Posts: 652 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    excellent,

    does it matter if your in a contract or not?
  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    evosy1978 wrote: »
    excellent,

    does it matter if your in a contract or not?
    No, it doesn't matter if you're in contract or not.
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
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