PDA

View Full Version : 0844 call charges (cheap international calls)

SteveDH
16-09-2009, 10:12
Virgin seem to be getting quite expensive for 0844(PG8) numbers, which my wife uses to talk to relatives in China.
when I last looked it was
7 p to connect and then 2 p per minute
now its
8.80P TP connect and then 3.96 p per minute.

bt are still 1p per minute.. not sure what it is to connect


wonder why there is such a difference..hmm.. looks like its time to give skype a go at 1.4p

Steve
BenMcr
16-09-2009, 10:19
www.virginmedia.com/callcosts (http://www.virginmedia.com/callcosts) will always give you the price for any call
SteveDH
16-09-2009, 10:35
yep thats where I got the
8.80P TP connect and then 3.96 p per minute. from
and I have just noticed the connection charge goes up to 9.79 in october.

admittedly I only checked after noticing my bill was a bit more than usual
darren.b
16-09-2009, 13:30
I use Skype to call China Mobile...1.7p per minute, 3p per SMS.

A tenner goes a long way...
pjo123
30-09-2009, 13:27
www.virginmedia.com/callcosts (http://www.virginmedia.com/callcosts) will always give you the price for any call

Is that link supposed to take me to their normal rates page or should it take me to somewhere I can type in a number and get the exact cost (maybe down at the moment due to new prices coming into effect tomorrow?) ?

Some 0844 xxx numbers are not listed on Virgins rates pages.
BenMcr
30-09-2009, 13:46
I've never not found a rate on there. Which ones can't you find?
pjo123
30-09-2009, 21:02
i've never not found a rate on there. Which ones can't you find?

0844 861 (http://www.phonecheap.co.uk/rates.php USA number)
BenMcr
30-09-2009, 21:31
084486 PG8

PG8 - 9.79 connection fee 3.96 ppm
*sloman*
30-09-2009, 22:01
http://www.saynoto0870.com/

also iphone app for this enjoy
pjo123
01-10-2009, 22:47
084486 PG8

PG8 - 9.79 connection fee 3.96 ppm

Ah thanks.

I thought you had to search for the 3 numbers after 0844, but I take it that if there isn't one, then I look for the 2 numbers instead.

Most helpful, thanks again
ACDeag
03-10-2009, 17:56
Virgin seem to be getting quite expensive for 0844(PG8) numbers, which my wife uses to talk to relatives in China.
when I last looked it was
7 p to connect and then 2 p per minute
now its
8.80P TP connect and then 3.96 p per minute.

bt are still 1p per minute.. not sure what it is to connect


wonder why there is such a difference..hmm.. looks like its time to give skype a go at 1.4p

Steve

Have you tried signing up to www.18185.co.uk and using their 0808 (Free) access number for non-BT callers, China is 2p/min using that. I suggest setting up Direct Debit rather than Credit Card billing as you have more control. I have used them for years with no issue.

http://www.18185.co.uk/mobilerates.php
alkis
06-12-2009, 08:56
hi there,
There is a new skype diverter for personal landline and cell phone.
This adapter -Rylwy - can reduce a lot the telephone bill.
It connect your personal landline and cell phone to the net via skype , then you remote access them anywhere with skype again. in the uk you can use your bt 5.95 free mounth contract - via your "3" cell phone for free - so not paying anything calling landline from your cell phone !
neilo
07-12-2009, 21:09
First Telecom Cable Saver package is free and pretty cheap on international calls. And pretty much all calls compared to some of the extortionate rates on Virgin's basic phone package.
NatashaMazhar
16-12-2009, 13:30
Hi Guys,

I use a site called Map Your Number and they provide you with your very own 0844 Number which they map to your internatonal destination, call charges stay at the set rates regardless of the fact that an 0844 is being used. I call my family and friends in Pakistan all the time using this service and The connection given through my 0844 is the highest quality connection possible as these guys connect you straight through BT giving you an extremely clear connection.

You dont need a calling card, credit card and you don't even have to subscribe... They are really fast at getting you connected which means you can start using this service really quickly.

Have a look on http://www.mapyournumber.co.uk to see what you think. :):):)
SteveDH
17-12-2009, 09:38
That doesn't really help from a Virgin land line though, as you still have to dial an 0844 number, which from virgin is a fortune..
Pia
17-12-2009, 10:13
:erm: Wish i saw this before i spent an hour on the phone to Barclaycard this morning :erm:
I was so angry i didn't check saynoto0870 for a cheaper number :(
ZaraMir
18-01-2010, 13:22
Free International Calls for all Orange Customers: 0755 970 0786 so you wont be charged for 0844 call charges!!
Pia
18-01-2010, 14:38
You've been busy

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=28961403#post28961403

http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3675012
BexTech
01-02-2010, 00:50
Vyke charge 1p/min to China landline and mobile.