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Are there cheap (or free) override calls to the US from mobiles?

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  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,375 Forumite
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    J_B wrote: »
    I have accounts with the 'Finera' 1899 and 18866

    They will give you an 020 call through number

    Or possibly better still an 0800/0808 number, should those happen to be free from your mobile.
    Stompa
  • Roger1
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    Herongull wrote: »
    Try the 2p per minute call through first. If this doesn't work, the 5p per minute usually does, but if it doesn't try the 10p per minute.
    Thanks.

    As far as I can see, the oxygen8 link doesn't show rate codes, just a series of XXXX codes, no matter what destination. :( Of course, you have supplied the code for the US. :)

    It would be oh so useful if the oxygen8 link provided real codes instead of XXXX. Using trial and error could be boring.

    I'd say 2p/minute for Switzerland is OK but 5p is far too expensive when I can use Skype, WhatsApp or Toggle for less. Toggle is 3p/minute (9p for landlines) to Switzerland.
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 13,988 Forumite
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    Skype is free (over Wi-Fi).
  • Roger1
    Roger1 Posts: 1,603 Forumite
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    prowla wrote: »
    Skype is free (over Wi-Fi).
    Skype to Skype is free over wifi. Skype to landlines or mobiles is chargeable.
  • Ypaymore
    Ypaymore Posts: 2,802 Forumite
    http://www.callstunt.com/ also have an 0161 access number no prepayment needed. OK for those with inclusive calls to 01/02/03 numbers.
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 13,988 Forumite
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    Roger1 wrote: »
    Skype to Skype is free over wifi. Skype to landlines or mobiles is chargeable.
    Yes - both people need Skype.
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