Call "cut off" timer for use on BT

OldFrosty

Does anyone have any knowledge of a timer (inline I suppose) that can automatically cut off a call after a preset time ? This is for use for 'Free' evening and weekend calls - up to one hour long.

I understand I can use a timer and just time them but I occasionally forget or someone else does and the results are depressing - 8.43 for a 1.40 overrun - depressing as I also use 1899 and that represents 168 calls with them of any length whatsoever !

Not complaining or looking for sympathy just if anyone knows of such a device I would like to hear.

Thanks

Heinz

If you use a DECT (mains powered) setup, you could use one of the below (but that would still require the phone user to set it at the start of each call).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electronic-Countdown-Safety-Masterplug-Mains-Timer-TCD-/190738562920?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Electrical_Fittings_MJ&hash=item2c68e77f68

macman

All mobiles have a timer/alarm/stopwatch function on them. Or use a cheap kitchen timer.
Put a sticker on the handset to remind you?
But a 2hr 40m call?.

I_luv_cats

Heinz wrote: »

If you use a DECT (mains powered) setup, you could use one of the below (but that would still require the phone user to set it at the start of each call).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electronic-Countdown-Safety-Masterplug-Mains-Timer-TCD-/190738562920?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Electrical_Fittings_MJ&hash=item2c68e77f68

My Dect phone starts counting the second after you hear the dial tone so handy to keep within the 60min. Don't want to pay BT anymore than I have too!

thenudeone

Bumping this very old thread - I've just been charged several pounds for two calls which went over the free hour, even though I have an anytime free calls package

BTW it wasn't me, it was the OH.

Has anyone found anything to provide, for example, an audible warning on the line when 1 hour is up or nearly up?

Quentin

Truecall will warn when you are 55 mins into the call amongst its features.

Not cheap. Around £100