Racerbear02 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Over the weekend, our phone line failed, no dial tone, no incoming or outgoing calls, hadn't realised because adsl was still working !!.When I realised, I tried to ring 1013 over VOIP which was still working, and with my UK mobile, both of which failed due to number not being recognised.I tried all possible combinations of 0033 +33 etc on both phones to no availThis morning I was able to ring the English speaking line on VOIP as it is a normal (ish) number.I suppose I should buy a French SIM for my mobile for this sort of scenario, but the PAYG cards expire quickly if not used.The other alternative would be to get a geographical number for service AV similar to the English speaking one, the guy suggested 0800 361013, but that doesn't work either.Anybody any solutions to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Get a PAYG SIM from LeClerc, it does not run out, we put 50 Euros on for a year and you can either buy a top up at LeClerc, dial a number and pay by (French) bank card or do it over the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suej Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote user="Quillan"]Get a PAYG SIM from LeClerc, it does not run out, we put 50 Euros on for a year and you can either buy a top up at LeClerc, dial a number and pay by (French) bank card or do it over the internet.[/quote] Can you remember which SIM card this was by any chance? Last time I looked / asked I got bogged down really because I didn't know what I was looking for. Am running very basic SFR la Carte on our 'french' mobile and am sick of running out of time when I've still got credit on it. It wont work in UK either- grrrr.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 it is a Leclerc SIM card. They have their own deal and it uses the SFR network but Leclerc is an independent provider.http://www.leclercmobile.fr/The credit lasts one year and 1,50 (for the basic call price plan, more for the others) is deducted from your balance each month.If you want to use this SIM card, your phone will need to be unblocked.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I have used my SFR La Carte phone from the UK to ring France. I had to subscribe to SFR Monde (as I remember it was free), then I could use the phone in the UK with La Carte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suej Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hey thanks for that! Have now "mondialised" my SFR la Carte account which will improve matters at least until I have time to look at alternative SIM things.What a mine of information this forum is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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