Call 0800 Numbers Free from a Mobile Phone
by ichilton on May.20, 2009, under Phones
Many years ago I remember that 0800 numbers were free to call from mobile phones as well as land lines. That all changed a long time ago though and 0800 numbers are chargable calls - which is annoying when most phone call packages come with plenty of minutes nowadays.
Here is a neat trick though to be able to call 0800 numbers using your inclusive minutes.
1. Go to 0800buster.co.uk
2. Note the number in the top left hand corner of the page (this is randomly displayed from their pool of numbers so if one doesn’t work, just refresh and try another!)
3. Store it in your mobile for when you need to dial an 0800.
To call an 0800 you can now call that 0800buster number and enter the 0800 you would like to call, followed by #
You can even store numbers in your phone book by using the pause function on your mobile - see the 0800buster site for details
June 17th, 2009 on 10:01 am
hi, very good info. Mobile phone is very important device for people all around the world. Due to its technical nature, problems are met from time to time. So we need learn from each other. thanks.
November 20th, 2009 on 1:05 am
Thanks for the kind review! You might be interested to hear that Localphone just launched another service geared at saving money for the UK mobile caller, ConferenceBuster.co.uk
We give you a landline access number to call that puts you (and your friends/colleagues) into a completely free conference room. Unlike most existing services there is no fee for the room, and the access number should be included in your landline and mobile plans’ minutes.
Let me know what you think.
December 2nd, 2009 on 10:07 pm
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the tip - that’s a very useful tool!
I’ve done a blog post about it here: http://www.ichilton.co.uk/blog/phones/free-quick-and-easy-conference-calls-with-conferencebuster-141.html.
Thanks,
Ian