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Cheap Calls to South Africa

macka001
macka001 Posts: 10 Forumite
Hi, this may not be the correct forum, but i thought i could not find any other.


I need the ability to call landlines and mobiles in south Africa. i have until now been using a PAYG sim from three mobile but recently the calls have not been connecting and other calling issues. does anyone have any other recommendations?
i like the flexibility of being mobile.
My home landline is with VM

thanks in advance.

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  • d123
    d123 Posts: 8,751 Forumite
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    macka001 wrote: »
    Hi, this may not be the correct forum, but i thought i could not find any other.


    I need the ability to call landlines and mobiles in south Africa. i have until now been using a PAYG sim from three mobile but recently the calls have not been connecting and other calling issues. does anyone have any other recommendations?
    i like the flexibility of being mobile.
    My home landline is with VM

    thanks in advance.

    Sipgate charge 4.9p to landlines and 14.9p to mobiles. It’s a VOIP service that can be used from a PC, a VoIP capable DECT phone (or a DECT phone connected to your router using an ATA adapter) or a smartphone app like CSipSimple or Zoiper.

    https://www.sipgatebasic.co.uk/
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  • ballyblack
    ballyblack Posts: 5,166 Forumite
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    Try TESCO international calling App

    South Africa is 6p a minute landline, 10p mobile
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