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18185 are not supporting sms text

rexel
rexel Posts: 602 Forumite
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in Phones & TV
you cannot text using 18185 has it stopped

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  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
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    rexel wrote: »
    you cannot text using 18185 - has it stopped?
    It certainly looks like it.

    1899 first (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3156990) and now 18185.

    And it appears the same is the case with 18866.
    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.
  • ballyblack
    ballyblack Posts: 5,177 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    FROM their Website


    Unfortunately it is not possible to send text messages anymore. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
  • neil40
    neil40 Posts: 753 Forumite
    Bad news.It was a cheap way to text abroad!
  • utilitybroker
    utilitybroker Posts: 2,207 Forumite
    neil40 wrote: »
    Bad news.It was a cheap way to text abroad!

    Have a look at www.fishtext.com ;)
  • bernster
    bernster Posts: 10 Forumite
    utilitybroker wrote: »
    Have a look at FISHTEXT link ;)

    Is it any good? What are your views? What is your connection with them?
    I say what I like, I like what I say!
  • utilitybroker
    utilitybroker Posts: 2,207 Forumite
    edited 15 April 2011 at 4:58PM
    bernster wrote: »
    Is it any good? What are your views? What is your connection with them?

    I beg your pardon i dont promote products i have a connection with, its against site rules for starters,but MSE recommends it here http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/free-text-messages

    It does what it says on the tin. If you use the search facility your see it quite often gets a mention.
  • jon_r_2
    jon_r_2 Posts: 344 Forumite
    I use Localphone for both texts and calls it's cheaper than 18185 especially if you are using a mobile or you are a non bt customer. Hope that helps someone
    never put off buying a bargain today,it may be gone tomorrow
  • Ypaymore
    Ypaymore Posts: 2,802 Forumite
    jon_r wrote: »
    I use Localphone for both texts and calls it's cheaper than 18185 especially if you are using a mobile or you are a non bt customer. Hope that helps someone

    But unlike 18185 it does not offer freephone access so you have to have inclusive minutes to use it ,or pay for for call to access number which increases price.
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