Calling abroad (0844 changes)

[boxst]

My wife calls abroad quite a lot to speak to her family and we use some 0844 numbers. I didn't realise, but from the 1st July, BT now charge 10p/minute to access these numbers. So instead of a 50p call for instance (the company charges 1p/minute) it has jumped to £5!. Just got the bill and wasn't impressed.

Having a look around I found a few companies, has anyone used www.localphone.com or can suggest another way?

Thanks,

Steve

[couzens]

Can't help on companies to use etc, but there are other options open to you. You can now call on the WhatsApp messenger app. Or skype? All you need is wifi?

[boxst]

couzens said:

Can't help on companies to use etc, but there are other options open to you. You can now call on the WhatsApp messenger app. Or skype? All you need is wifi?

Thank you. That's all good on our side, however her parents can JUST about use the mobile phone to answer calls

[peter tdci]

I used a Talk Home card to call a friend in Poland a couple of years ago - the rates were competitive.

If you are only given an 08xx number, you can always see if you can find an alternative here - http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php

[Saleen836]

I use http://www.o2.co.uk/apps/world-chat for calling the USA, 1p a min is very nice