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Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

hymermanbill
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Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

I have a 1-800 number that I would like to call and I wondered if these were included calls. They were on BT but having recently changed to plusnett I am just checking before I ring it.
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BenTrimble
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Re: Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

Hi - 1-800 is an American number formation which would count as an international call to America - only included on Anytime International 300.
hymermanbill
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Re: Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

Thankyou, can you tell me what the cost of a call would be please.
w23
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Re: Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

As far as I can see, calls to USA are USA 13.73p/min daytime, 9.45p/min evenings/weekend.  May be cheaper using broadband phone (VOIP) but I can't find the relevant tariff page.
For reference: http://www.plus.net/home-broadband/tariffs/#discount-countries
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Re: Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

w23
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Re: Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

@ BryanP, 'good call', 0 pence / minute seems quite cheap but any idea what '*' refers to?
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BryanP
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Re: Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

You pay for the 0161 number (free if you are on anytime) which is cheaper than direct dial to the states
hymermanbill
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Re: Are 1-800 numbers free to call on the all day everyday tariff

Absolutely brilliant, thank you very much