>Simon Townsend wrote:
>
>>How about a non-800 number we can call from outside US?
>
>>From most places in UK, you _should_ now be able to call US 1-800 numbers
>(although not for free!). Try it and see - you should get a recorded
>announcement saying that you will be charged for the call if you go ahead
>with it, and giving you the opportunity to hang up if you wish.
>
>This is a relatively recent development, and I think it has been aired in
>the uk.telecom newsgroup quite a bit. I am sure I once got through to an
>800 number in USA, years ago, shortly after they started to become popular
>(maybe that was a loophole that got plugged), but every time I've tried
>since it's not been possible - until just recently.
>
>cheers
>
>Rowland
>
Ditto.
It is also possible to obtain a Sprint, or AT&T account and maybe even the
BT account card, that allows you to connect to 1-800 in the US.
I use the Swiftcall Service, which allows you to buy credits in advance by
credit card, and spend them each time you make an International call on your
account. US calls are very cheap, and the system is easy to use and
cunningly devised. When you wish to make an International call, you dial a
London number... You are prompted for a PIN, and told how much credit you
have left... Then, you get a New York dial tone, and are able to dial out as
if you were there!
Swiftcall's number 0171 488 2001
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