Cheap calls from Ireland to UK

delicatehues

Hi,

I'm new here so I hope this isn't in the wrong place.

I'm going to Ireland, Cork to be exact, for 3 months and I want to be able to make cheap phonecalls home to the UK to a landline.

I know there's a thread about cheap calls abroad but I'm not sure if Ireland counts as abroad, I know that must sound really stupid!

I'm currently with O2 and I know there's a bolt on for calling from Ireland but I think I'd prefer to get a Pay As You Go SIM so I can keep tabs on my spending.

Can anyone recommend anything?

Thank you lots in advance!

Ypaymore

18185 sister company 13434 http://www.13434.ie/mobilerates.php offer as little as 5ct connection fee, zero pence per minute .Via a local access number .
If calling fom Irish Mobile Or Landline.

"Note . 01 6 and 02 1calls from mobiles or fix lines may come out your inclusive free minutes or your operator may charge separately for calls to 016 numbers depending on your operator and tariff plan; please check with your mobile operator for correct rates. "

macman

Yes, Eire is 'abroad'. As you'll find out quickly if you refer to it as part of the UK in a pub in Cork.

thatsean

Meteor payg is pretty good value, and they have an international add on that's free that brings the cost of calls back to the UK down to about 9c/min. Depending on where in Cork you're going to be (County or the City) Meteor coverage isn't great, so they roam on Vodafone but only on 2g - bear in mind if you do a lot of phone surfing.

delicatehues

Thanks for your responses, Meteor and 13434 sound good - I'll get researching! I don't normally take my phone when I go away but since it's for a few months I thought I should.