If you are on the free evening and weekend calls option on BT Broadband Talk, what is the ppm charge for an 0870 call over broadband on a weekday afternoon? Just had to make one! 
0870 On BT Broadband Talk
I'd imagine the same as on a standard BT Together line - 3p connection + 7p per minute - charged by the second.
But it might be charged at BT's non-discounted rate - 7.91p per minute (the lower of the two tables in that link).
Last edited by Heinz : 22-03-2007 at 15:23
But it might be charged at BT's non-discounted rate - 7.91p per minute (the lower of the two tables in that link).
Last edited by Heinz : 22-03-2007 at 15:23
Thanks Heinz. It seems impossible to find anywhere on BT's site anywhere that outlines Broadband Talk prices. I've got the main phone plugged into the Hub and I'm reluctant to keep plugging it in and plugging it out just to fit in around the free talk time limits. I think that simplification of telephone pricing is long overdue.
Originally Posted by 4444:
“Thanks Heinz. It seems impossible to find anywhere on BT's site anywhere that outlines Broadband Talk prices. I've got the main phone plugged into the Hub and I'm reluctant to keep plugging it in and plugging it out just to fit in around the free talk time limits. I think that simplification of telephone pricing is long overdue.”
“Thanks Heinz. It seems impossible to find anywhere on BT's site anywhere that outlines Broadband Talk prices. I've got the main phone plugged into the Hub and I'm reluctant to keep plugging it in and plugging it out just to fit in around the free talk time limits. I think that simplification of telephone pricing is long overdue.”
I haven't got a BT Homehub - a Belkin router and a BT 10V adaptor.
I just have to key 5 to hop back onto my standard line - no need to unplug.
Last edited by Heinz : 22-03-2007 at 15:55
OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have just pressed '5' and the dial tone changed from the high pitch to the normal one!!!!! NOWHERE in the BT literature does it mention you can do that (unless I missed something and I'm sure somebody will point out where I've gone wrong)! You are a telephony genius, thanks very much. 
You can also check if there is an alternative number on http://www.saynoto0870.com/
Hi
I just found some info about BT Broadband Talk on the BT website:
http://www2.bt.com/static/i/btretail...alk_costs.html
It doesn't make any mention of 0870 numbers though and I know the local and national numbers it refers to in the grid only applies to 01 and 02 numbers as I noticed it in my bill yesterday.
I am thrilled to bits with the broadband talk - its SO cheap to make calls during the daytime - 16 hours worth for £4.72 and I'm pretty sure that some of those calls were to mobiles.
I just found some info about BT Broadband Talk on the BT website:
http://www2.bt.com/static/i/btretail...alk_costs.html
It doesn't make any mention of 0870 numbers though and I know the local and national numbers it refers to in the grid only applies to 01 and 02 numbers as I noticed it in my bill yesterday.
I am thrilled to bits with the broadband talk - its SO cheap to make calls during the daytime - 16 hours worth for £4.72 and I'm pretty sure that some of those calls were to mobiles.
Thanks for that, Jamsarnie. I just wish they'd publish the full cost of calls, including things like 0870 and even 0800 (are they free over broadband?). How does 3p per minute on Broadband Talk compare to standard daytime call charges, is that 4p per minute usually?
Originally Posted by 4444:
“Thanks for that, Jamsarnie. I just wish they'd publish the full cost of calls, including things like 0870 and even 0800 (are they free over broadband?). How does 3p per minute on Broadband Talk compare to standard daytime call charges, is that 4p per minute usually?”
“Thanks for that, Jamsarnie. I just wish they'd publish the full cost of calls, including things like 0870 and even 0800 (are they free over broadband?). How does 3p per minute on Broadband Talk compare to standard daytime call charges, is that 4p per minute usually?”
BT Together Opton 1 standard charges for a UK 01/02 peak time call (0600-1800 Mon-Frid) are 3p connection and 3p/minute.
Which is why 1899, 18185 and 18866 are so popular (5p for a call of unlimited duration at any time).
Originally Posted by Heinz:
“BT Together Opton 1 standard charges for a UK 01/02 peak time call (0600-1800 Mon-Frid) are 3p connection and 3p/minute.
Which is why 1899, 18185 and 18866 are so popular (5p for a call of unlimited duration at any time).”
“BT Together Opton 1 standard charges for a UK 01/02 peak time call (0600-1800 Mon-Frid) are 3p connection and 3p/minute.
Which is why 1899, 18185 and 18866 are so popular (5p for a call of unlimited duration at any time).”
Can these be dialled over Broadband Talk, Heinz, or would I have to revert to the '5' line? Do you just apply the prefix and then the full number? I'm learning all the tricks of the trade here, I must say!!
Originally Posted by 4444:
“Can these be dialled over Broadband Talk, Heinz, or would I have to revert to the '5' line? Do you just apply the prefix and then the full number? I'm learning all the tricks of the trade here, I must say!!”
“Can these be dialled over Broadband Talk, Heinz, or would I have to revert to the '5' line? Do you just apply the prefix and then the full number? I'm learning all the tricks of the trade here, I must say!!
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I really don't know - I use an Orchid on my 'normal' line for outgoing - so it's all automated - and only use the BB Talk line for incoming - it's the number I give to banks, insurance companies, websites etc. - and it has anonymous call reject permanently on!
With a Caller Display unit connected, I rarely answer it because I know I don't want their call!
If you're learning, HERE are some suggestions.
Last edited by Heinz : 25-03-2007 at 19:42
