Judith Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I thought it was not possible to dial an 0845 tel no from France, but maybe that was only via France Telecom numbers. I've already searched the forum but no definite reply.We now have the internet phone package with supposedly unlimited landline calls via and Orange and a livebox. (until you read the small print!)Reading the (very) small print, it looks like special numbers are not free, but this is more a question of is it possible.Has anyone tried to phone 0845 UK nos from an orange/livebox, and did you succeed, and did you get charged?I have already asked for a direct 01etc no, but they say they do not have one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 [quote user="Judith"]I have already asked for a direct 01etc no, but they say they do not have one......[/quote]Well they would wouldn't they !!!Saynoto0870 is your friend [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Yes you can - dial 0044 first, then omit the 0 from the 0845, the the rest of the numbers.We have that Orange package too, and I think they are free, there's one listed on the last bill, not charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereford Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Or use a coucoutel access number first, then 0044845xxx See www.coucoutel.frIt works brilliantly - wait a few seconds after dialling 845 number before connection - dead silence but then gets there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 There is no specific mention of 0845 UK numbers with Orange but they do say that 0870 and 0871 are not included and will therefore be charged for.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSKS Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Try this website:http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.phpYou can put in the non-geographical number and it will give you direct dial alternatives. These are normal UK numbers which, if you use the internet phone, then cost you nothing, nada, zilch.The site is fairly comprehensive but there are times when it fails to find a number.Always worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Judith Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thanks everyone,Sorry, I should have said I'd already tried say no to .... and it failed.I think I shall just have to try it and see what happens, unless anyone comes up with a more concrete answer ...I do find these "local" 0845 numbers irritating - I disliked them in the UK and I dislike them even more now..... on a par with SMS and mobile phones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suej Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Have you tried dialing via Telrabas?For 0845 numbers or other 0800 numbers dial 0826 850 850, you will hear a recorded telerabas message- when this gets to ' vous payez dès maintenant' you can start to dial the uk number : 00 44 845 and so on, at the end of the number press the # key and hey presto!For ordinary UK numbers first dial 0811 310 310 instead of the access number above then continue as above. Don't forget to add # at the end of the number you are dialling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 We use telerabais too. You can get the list of codes and the rates here: http://www.telerabais.fr/rates.phpUK 0845 numbers are 15 cents per minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin963 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I haven't checked this, but are you sure that with Telerabais and the rest that you aren't paying an exhorbitant rate?I ask as - working the other way - I enquired of our carrier in Britain (Superline) the cost of dialling an 09 number (local rate) in France. They hadn't a clue, so very kindly dialled one themselves and then checked the cost - 30 p per minute ladies and gentlemen.If the organisation say there isn't a landline number they are lying. Plain and simple. Unless you really can't (eg a tax office) then do business with ANYONE else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 If you are using the telephone through the computer and livebox and are on the call package then yes you can dial 0845 numbers. Just call the same way as any other UK number (leaving the 0 out). They are free of charge on this package.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin963 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Sorry sid, don't know how I missed your post.15 cents is high but not exhorbitant.Apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Patricia,Thanks, that's what I hoped to hear.I am pretty sure there must be an 01 number too, but there are I think some companies now where they can use 0845 instead of 01 .... I will persevere, but have now solved the immediate and urgent problem, and for most of the time communication by email is possible and for me preferable. It was just that I needed to talk to someone urgently, and the last time I tried to dial an 0845 it did not work, so I slightly panicked.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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