Can I reduce VoIP/Digital Voice "landline" telephone call costs?

littleboo

dogfonos said:

AndyPK said:

As you have just signed up, i think the cheapest option is a SIM only deal with one of the smaller network providers. Do you have a good mobile signal and with what network? 

These can cost as little as £5/month. unlimited calls.  and have the advantage of mobile data too. 
talkhome is one, on the EE network

Only saw your post after my last response. Agree, it's a tempting option and if I only use WiFi/Internet for the calls, all calls would be free, currently.

Would they? As far as I know, WiFi calling still comes from your call allowance if you have one, or is charged as PAYG

QrizB

littleboo said:

dogfonos said:

Only saw your post after my last response. Agree, it's a tempting option and if I only use WiFi/Internet for the calls, all calls would be free, currently.

Would they? As far as I know, WiFi calling still comes from your call allowance if you have one, or is charged as PAYG

That's my understanding too.

You could install a softphone (I use Grandstream Wave) and make SIP VoIP calls from the mobile, but those would then need a VoIP plan (some of which can be quite cheap).

Or you can get an unlimited calls mobile plan for < £3 a month.

(See spusu deal at MSE, 1Gb of data and unlimited calls & texts for £2.90 a month.)

AnotherOldbloke

With Vonage I can make & receive calls on my tablet through their app whilst away from home using WiFi.
This can be set up on two devices and home phone.
Probably not of use just thought I would mention it.

dogfonos

littleboo said:

dogfonos said:

AndyPK said:

As you have just signed up, i think the cheapest option is a SIM only deal with one of the smaller network providers. Do you have a good mobile signal and with what network? 

These can cost as little as £5/month. unlimited calls.  and have the advantage of mobile data too. 
talkhome is one, on the EE network

Only saw your post after my last response. Agree, it's a tempting option and if I only use WiFi/Internet for the calls, all calls would be free, currently.

Would they? As far as I know, WiFi calling still comes from your call allowance if you have one, or is charged as PAYG

Oops! You're quite right. I was thinking of WiFi/Internet Data, which doesn't come from the mobile allowance. I haven't actually made any calls as yet when using the new Lebara SIM.

Switchover to FTTP went smoothly today. Will checkout a few options regarding calls from the "landline" phone. Many thanks for your inputs.