UK's Cheapest Home Phone Calls Provider/MoneySavingExpert.com Discussion

jonny2510

I've just set followed the article, and signed up for Just Talk and 1899 (allong with the mobile) on behalf of my Mum.

I'm currently writing instructions to be posted by the phone, but am unsure what to advise with regards to dialing 0845 and 0870 numbers.

Can anyone tell me hom much they cost with Just Talk, and if any one of the three options below is "overall best", as I don't want to confuse my mum too much by making this any more complicated than it already is.

1)Use Just Talk
2)Use BT (by dialing 1280 first)
3)Use 1899

Also, what should be done in the event of dialing premiuim 09 numbers?

Thanks

pricefighter

At E&W BT are the cheapest supplier of calls to 0845/0870 numbers.

During the day 18185 is the cheapest for 0870 4p a minute,(4p connection).1899 charge 7p at all times (3p connection).Just slightly cheaper then BT at peak rate.

https://www.dialaround.co.uk is the cheapest at peak rate for 0845 via a 0844 access number at 2p a minute.

If you dont want to confuse your mum to much i would tell her to use the BT 1280 route.Premium rate calls are not discounted by anyone to be on safe side put these through BT.

You could consider getting her an Orchid Dialler suitably programmed so she want have to worry about what number to dial.

twarner

twarner wrote:

This would seem to be the diresction that most folk are going but if you check on my problems with JustDial's failure to communicate and the mysterious charge that they've made (possibly for a question I asked), then Primus may be a better, more transparent option. I've tried the email address that was suggested with, so far no answer, so I'll probably be going over to Primus.

Terry

Well, after all this time, I've still had absolutely no response from JustDial so I'm signing up with Primus considering JustDial's terrible customer service.

Terry

Jdubb

utilitybroker wrote:

No mention of this offer on TT website is it a special one?

From 1/2/06 TT line rental goes up to £10.50p.They charge 50p a month for basic 1571,and £1.75p for caller display.A total of £12.75p with them only £11 with the BT basic line rental.

Tks for that helpful breakdown, having read thru the this thread a bit more carefully it seems the general consensus is they have really poor and temperamental customer service - the thought of that makes me think pay the extra and stay with BT!

Sorry I can't now see the 9.99 price I thought I saw it yesterday but must have got it wrong

Edinburghlass_2

The TalkTalk website is often out of date so it certainly is best to talk to a CS operator.

I have been with TalkTalk for phone calls for more than a year and never had any problems BUT I won't be shifting my line rental from BT.

Spikey_2

What's the best deal/s fro people stuck with NTL?

helen21_2

Jesus christ, am i supposed to read through all this edinburghlass :eek: :eek:

Edinburghlass_2

helen21 wrote:

Jesus christ, am i supposed to read through all this edinburghlass :eek: :eek:

LOL, no just post or pm me if you are with BT or cable and if you use a CPS for your calls and we will make the best suggestions for you

Spikey_2

What a CPS?

helen21_2

Im with BT and the call option for evening and weekends, think it option2 or summat, dunno what a crs is

Ok no i aint got a cps