18185- Can I use with Plusnet?
An interesting question Helen - I am curious for my own use after seeing this 
I believe looking at the 18185 site it looks like you would need to dial an 0808 number if you were on Plusnet and no longer with BT, but I cannot see how much PN charge for 0808 calls on their tariff page. If you can make those calls free then you could have your cake and eat it using the evenings and weekends package!
Anybody from PN answer that question about 0808 call charges?
I believe looking at the 18185 site it looks like you would need to dial an 0808 number if you were on Plusnet and no longer with BT, but I cannot see how much PN charge for 0808 calls on their tariff page. If you can make those calls free then you could have your cake and eat it using the evenings and weekends package!
Anybody from PN answer that question about 0808 call charges?
Hi guys,
We don't block any carrier services specifically, and there's nothing on our network that would stop them working. We don't support them however, so if there were problems you'd need to contact the 3rd party.
Lyndon, 0808 calls are free.
We don't block any carrier services specifically, and there's nothing on our network that would stop them working. We don't support them however, so if there were problems you'd need to contact the 3rd party.
Lyndon, 0808 calls are free.
I don't think, looking at the 18185 site, that 0808 calls are applicable as it's still a BT landline.
Thanks for the info, Mand, as it would make calls to my daughter's mobile a little cheaper
Thanks for the info, Mand, as it would make calls to my daughter's mobile a little cheaper
Thanks all for your contributions inc. clarification from Mand/Plusnet.
I was hoping 18185 would not be blocked as it is pretty important in my where to switch to decision. When I make the occasional local/national day-time call it makes a huge difference paying 5p for 1hr as opposed to 4p (or whatever) a min. I've been signed up for over 3 years and I've had no problems to mention but I wouldn't want to be in a situation where I needed to rely on their customer service. These override carriers are often cheap because they don't have a dedicated customer service team. So far my customer experience with Plusnet has been positive so that's why I wanted to know more before making my decision.
Helen
Quote from: Mand We don't block any carrier services specifically, and there's nothing on our network that would stop them working.
I was hoping 18185 would not be blocked as it is pretty important in my where to switch to decision. When I make the occasional local/national day-time call it makes a huge difference paying 5p for 1hr as opposed to 4p (or whatever) a min. I've been signed up for over 3 years and I've had no problems to mention but I wouldn't want to be in a situation where I needed to rely on their customer service. These override carriers are often cheap because they don't have a dedicated customer service team. So far my customer experience with Plusnet has been positive so that's why I wanted to know more before making my decision.
Helen
A quote from the price list published on the 18185 website:
Of course, if you make very few daytime calls, this could work out cheaper than the anytime talk plan, but that does include calls to 0845 and 0870 numbers. Alternatively, you may be able to use your telephone much more frequently!
UK landline calls are charged a further 1p per minute.
Quote A 4p connection fee applies to all international calls. For national calls this will be 5p
Of course, if you make very few daytime calls, this could work out cheaper than the anytime talk plan, but that does include calls to 0845 and 0870 numbers. Alternatively, you may be able to use your telephone much more frequently!
