Originally Posted by Thine Wonk:
“No you just needed to call 0800 buster then dial the 0800 number you needed, it's completely free. You don't need to go to the phone box or switch to a network with no customer services and poor 3g coverage.
Here's the call costs for the different networks:
O2 Vodafone Orange T-Mobile 3 UK 0800Buster
20p..... 20p..... 15p..... 10p..... 15p..... Free*”
Yes I do understand that I can use 0800 buster but as I have a giffgaff SIM as well as others i.e. 02, Virgin,ASDA on my other PAYG mobiles it is handy to use giffgaff for free 0800 calls.
It's really just 0845 and 0870 that can sometimes be harder to find a cheap way of calling or an alternative no from a mobile.
The info on this thread has been useful to me though.
I think they should simplify numbers and prices as there are so many variations.
From what I've read even if you start 0845 the next few numbers can affect the price charged.
You can't just say oh 0845 so they charge x p per min you have to know the rest of the number as well.
And even if you can find a cheap rate if you are kept waiting in a queue for a very long time it can still add up.