Free International Calls using Mobile

cilldara1_2

Hi all
Hope someone out there can help I am on the t-mobile 200 Mins to any network contract.I phoned the 07744974363 number and was prompted to phone the number i required, i stared with the International prefix 00353 ( irish ) then the landline number. i was put through, after 20 mins speaking I rung off. checked the cost later and found that I was not charged for the 07744 number ( used up as free minutes ) however I was charged £2.50 for using the 00353 number, seems that I was not redirected, t-mobile has it down as two seperate calls??? open for suggestions on this one ! did I diall incorrect?? if anyone has any other suggestions could they please PM me .Please Help!!!! Jonny C

BexTech

Did you press the OK/Send/Green phone button after dialling the 00353 number? it sounds like you may have done, with T-Mobile you are able to make a 2nd call whilst on the first and put the first call on hold, it sounds this is what you have done.

You need to dial the 07744974363 number and then when prompted enter the 00353 number, but you must ensure you do not press the OK/Send/ Green phone button, you may have to press the # key.

cilldara1_2

Hi Bex Tech
I have a t630 Sony Ericsson I dialled the 07744 number went into phone contacts in menu then dialled the 00353 number U reckon that created a new call??? anyone got same phone ie should I have hit the # key?
I take it there is still no probs with dialling int using the free minutes on the 07744 number then ???
All advice greatly accepted
Thanks Jonny C :T

BexTech

It does sound like that could have created a 2nd call to be made, placing the first call on hold.

andy88_2

If you enter the 07744 number, pause, destination then Send you will be fine. You can save the number in the phonebook like this as well

I don't know how to get the pause character on that phone, but it will probably involve multiple press or hold of the * key.

cilldara1_2

Bex Tech have U used the 07744 number if so how if it means using a nokia handset not a problem as I have a couple lying around ! instructions Pleeeeease on how to diall ( phoning Ireland costing me a fortune ) :wave:

andy88_2

On Nokia press * 3 times for p
On my Motorola, hold * for about 3 seconds

Ericsson must be similar

BexTech

I've not used the 07744 number, but I have in the past used similar services, but not for a while, from what I remember the Nokia phone allowed you to send the dtmf tones from the phone book without making a 2nd call. Though for most numbers I just used to dial the access code (eg 0744.....) and then once connected to the service manually dial the destination.

You could store the person who wish to call in the phone book as follows, 07744974363p00353.........

cilldara1_2

Hi Andy
Just to Confirm Nokia Phone dial 07744 number wait for prompt phone Int prefix 00353 in my case. dial landline number and then press * 3 times, then this should put me through on my free minutes :j
Bex Tech I think U are right with T Mobile I may have made a 2nd call :doh:

andy88_2

You can open the phonebook like Bex Tech says, by putting + on the end of the access number, then Search, but I'd rather save the numbers as above.

If you will also ring some when roaming you can save both versions and switch default

It is also possible to open the phonebook in mid-call by pressing and following the Options menu; this could be useful with a callback service

BexTech

cilldara1 wrote:

Hi Andy
Bex Tech I think U are right with T Mobile I may have made a 2nd call :doh:

It's happened to many when first using call-through services on mobiles.