REQUEST: cheapest caller display unit

JohalaReewi

islandman wrote:

I was of the opinion that although bt provides my line, the fact that between them talktalk & 1899 provides my calls, I couldn't have a caller display phone. Have I got that wrong? I too would like to be able to see who is calling before I "pick-up".

Yes you have got it wrong If you have a BT residential line, you can sign up for BT privacy and get Caller ID for free!! There was some talk about you having to make one 5p phone call a month via BT (to avoid being charged) but I am not sure if BT are really hot on that. I have caller display on several phones on a BT line, and none of my calls go BT.

deanos

You dont need to make a 5p call every month , just make 1 call when you get your quarterly bill from BT , ivebeen doing this with no problems

BexTech

BT will now be enforcing the "Some calls" condition:-

http://www.callsave.bt.com/terms.html

Revised BT Privacy Terms and conditions

BT Privacy helps stop unwanted sales calls by registering you with the Telephone Preference Service and giving you BT Caller Display at no extra charge.

From 1st October 2006, customers who do not make some chargeable calls with BT will be charged for BT Caller Display.

Customers with other call providers can still benefit from BT Caller Display at no extra cost if the following calls are made. Customers who bill monthly must make at least two chargeable calls with BT in that month, otherwise BT reserves the right to charge £1.75 a month for BT Caller Display. Customers who bill every three months must make at least six chargeable calls within those three months, otherwise BT reserves the right to charge £5.25 a quarter.

If you do not currently make calls with BT and would like to start making your calls with us again, please call 0800 121 8088. Alternatively, if you would like to make one-off calls that are chargeable to your BT bill then simply dial the numbers 1280 before you dial the phone number you wish to call.

Caller Display requires a compatible phone, (available at BT Shop online), a BT line and caller display equipment. Numbers will not be displayed if the call is from payphones, some switchboards, non-BT networks or where a caller's number is withheld.

There are some of the Caller Display devices here and here, I'm sure now's the time to get one, as the royal mail will be increasing the postage costs on the 21st August.

Mutant04

Hi all

I have a BT Call Reminder Display, item code BT260690 as describe above, however I can't get it to work.

I'm with Talk Talk, although I have checked there website and it says that caller display is automatically activated.

Any advise would be most welcome

hurrah

Mutant04 wrote:

Hi all

I have a BT Call Reminder Display, item code BT260690 as describe above, however I can't get it to work.

I'm with Talk Talk, although I have checked there website and it says that caller display is automatically activated.

Any advise would be most welcome

If you moved your line rental to Talk Talk its a chargeable add on,unlike with BT who provide it free. Are you paying for it on your Talk Talk bill,if not you probaly have not got it enabled.You need to speak to their customer service people to sort it.