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Calling landline abroad from uk

Hi can anyone lead me to the page trying to get a number for my pop thanks x
Sam B

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  • duchy
    duchy Posts: 19,511 Forumite
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    As we don't know where your Pop is - probably not.
    Are you looking for a specific country code to dial in front of the number you already have or directory enquiries for a specific country?
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  • System
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    Pop?

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  • Minihauk
    Minihauk Posts: 523 Forumite
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    Do you mean the access number to dial before dialling the foreign number?
    I use 18185, but you have to register with them first. They charge you by direct debit, but I have used is probably about 20 times, but as the calls are usually 1p per minute I have not yet paid for them (and it has been about a year!) checking online says my bill is about 72p, I don;t know at what point they will take the funds to cover my debt .......
    Alternatively, you can buy a prepaid card so you can only use the amount on the card and not run up big bills. They are available from all sorts of shops.
  • Minihauk
    Minihauk Posts: 523 Forumite
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    Or perhaps you mean International Directory Enquiries? See here:

    http://golondon.about.com/od/planningyourtrip/a/IntDirectory.htm
  • samuela66
    samuela66 Posts: 1,203 Forumite
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    Hi

    My dad is in uk I am in New Orleans and just wanted to get him an access code if he wants to call me at hotel x
    Sam B
  • sparrer
    sparrer Posts: 7,548 Forumite
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    I use telediscount,
    http://www.telediscount.co.uk/index2.php
    it's 1p a minute to USA from both landlines and mobiles.
    Dial 0844 86 186 86 then the number you want.
    No registering/credit/debit cards/pre-pay involved, they bill your phone as a normal call.
    I found it via MSE :)
  • Steve059
    Steve059 Posts: 2,686 Forumite
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    samuela66 wrote: »
    Hi

    My dad is in uk I am in New Orleans and just wanted to get him an access code if he wants to call me at hotel x

    UK International access code = 00
    USA/Canada country code = 1
    Area code for New Orleans = 504

    Then the customer number for the hotel.
    If you fold it in half, will an Audi A4 fit in a Citroen C5? :)
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