Making international calls from mobile

pacman_2

I need some help and advice.

I make regular calls to Pakistan, UAE and USA. I usually use calling cards which can be hit and miss. I've seen Orange advertise Camel PAYG package which has reasonable rates(6p to Pak landline). I could get a sim only for international calls. Do the other networks have similar offers? Is there a better way to make these calls? I have unlimited landline calls on my Orange pay monthly package.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

_gav_

I use 18866 (http://www.call18866.co.uk), they are cheap, plus they provide various means to use their service; A short code number for BT lines, a normal landline number for mobiles and non-BT lines, all of which are valid for inclusive call plans :-) . There are other providers that do the same.

I call France a lot, Virgin Media, want to charge me 28p for the privilege, 18866 charge 1p/minute. If I subscribe and pay an additional £1.50, it reduces to 3p/minute. That £1.50 charge will provide 150minutes of talk time through 18866. So make sure you do your research!!

The line quality is very good as well.

Pakistan is 5p min to land and mobile numbers. USA 2p land & mobiles, UAE 16p land, 17p mobile. There is a 5p connection charge though in addition.

IHTH

Gavin

chris_spackman

you may get calling abroad included in your allowence. I'm on Orange solo 40 and get it and it is very good. check your network and see if you can port to a business tarriff. Just say you have set up as a sole trader etc

pacman_2

I'm going to try £1 calling cards. I can then use them in one go and avoid daily charges (up to 65p on one card). Will keep an eye out for ome service provider offering a good deal.

digp

Call abroad free on orange business is AFIK only to:

Austria
Belgium
Canada
China
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
USA