1 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 A while ago the Line Out option, in the Line app, to pay and make overseas phone calls was removed and I haven't been able to find a suitable replacement. I don't want to pay for a monthly subscription because I only use it infrequently calling government offices Etc for attending to personal business in Australia. So i'm hoping someone has a suggestion for an inexpensive option. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Full Agreement Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, 1 said: A while ago the Line Out option, in the Line app, to pay and make overseas phone calls was removed and I haven't been able to find a suitable replacement. I don't want to pay for a monthly subscription because I only use it infrequently calling government offices Etc for attending to personal business in Australia. So i'm hoping someone has a suggestion for an inexpensive option. Cheers If you're looking to call a business which will surely have a voice menu, unless they use the app you're using to call, I think you'll be stuck with having to pay some money. Nothings purely free. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I still use Skype for Oz Goverment/Bank type calls , also use it a lot in Thailand as friends have it on--so thats free........ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 With AIS you just dial 00500 + country no. [61 for Oz] + phone no. Can't remember the price (I've never checked) but I think the same as local call (or maybe a bit more but unrelated to duration of call). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 22 minutes ago, 1 said: A while ago the Line Out option, in the Line app, to pay and make overseas phone calls was removed and I haven't been able to find a suitable replacement. I don't want to pay for a monthly subscription because I only use it infrequently calling government offices Etc for attending to personal business in Australia. So i'm hoping someone has a suggestion for an inexpensive option. Cheers I call a buddy in Australia several times every week using the basic LINE application. Last time, yesterday evening, still works well, never any charges. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, scorecard said: I call a buddy in Australia several times every week using the basic LINE application. Last time, yesterday evening, still works well, never any charges. Yeah but you both need to line up for that. I'm looking to call Australian phone numbers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, oxo1947 said: I still use Skype for Oz Goverment/Bank type calls , also use it a lot in Thailand as friends have it on--so thats free........ I'm assuming to call government/banks Etc you have to pay for the service? But I have to confess Skype has dropped off the radar for me but it's probably worth checking out. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, mfd101 said: With AIS you just dial 00500 + country no. [61 for Oz] + phone no. Can't remember the price (I've never checked) but I think the same as local call (or maybe a bit more but unrelated to duration of call). That's interesting I have an AIS service so I'll check that out. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, mfd101 said: With AIS you just dial 00500 + country no. [61 for Oz] + phone no. Can't remember the price (I've never checked) but I think the same as local call (or maybe a bit more but unrelated to duration of call). Sorry just to follow up. Are you calling from a landline or a mobile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just now, 1 said: Sorry just to follow up. Are you calling from a landline or a mobile? Mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, mfd101 said: Mobile. Actually I just found the website explaining it it's pretty straightforward. Also on the pricey side particularly, as I have to wait quite a bit on the phone for government offices. 6b a minute. https://www.ais.th/en/consumers/package/international/international-call/00500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexxy Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Skype you can buy any $$ of credit you want. To call australia landline is 3c per minute. To call australia mobile i think is 15c per minute. Works good and displays your aussie number too as the call its coming from if you want 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, 1 said: 'm assuming to call government/banks Etc you have to pay for the service? But I have to confess Skype has dropped off the radar for me but it's probably worth checking out. Thanks http://www.skaip.org/call-rates Skype goes by what country you call---not what country you call from........so Oz is $us0.023 per min --but if you are going to phone the same number repeatedly-- you can nominate a certain amount of numbers and they are free----I used to call my father every 5-6 days in UK so nominated that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaiwally Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Download the "Mytello" ap....cheap as chips! 0.7 baht to land line and 2.3 baht to mobile...to Aussie> Edited October 18, 2023 by thaiwally 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Full Agreement Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, oxo1947 said: I still use Skype for Oz Goverment/Bank type calls , also use it a lot in Thailand as friends have it on--so thats free........ The OP wants to call businesses in Oz. It'd be very uncommon for banks and such to have a Skype calling option. How much is you monthly sub. for calling Oz on Skype? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, In Full Agreement said: How much is you monthly sub. for calling Oz on Skype? Nothing no sub needed. As far as I know there never was. SKYPE calls them on land or mobile, I dont understand what your saying about them having to have SKYPE ..there is no need --I just mentioned if both parties have then its free...if not then look at charge list provided..... no extra fee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pouatchee Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, 1 said: as I have to wait quite a bit on the phone for government offices. 1 800 numbers are free on skype i use it to call gvt in canada. just wonderful... free 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, In Full Agreement said: The OP wants to call businesses in Oz. It'd be very uncommon for banks and such to have a Skype calling option. How much is you monthly sub. for calling Oz on Skype? I don't have a subscription, I use Skype credit to call businesses in Oz including banks, you can use virtual phone keypad to select from menus. The rates are 2-3 cents per minute to landlines, and when you dial the number, it displays the rate before you place the call. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Full Agreement Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 26 minutes ago, In Full Agreement said: The OP wants to call businesses in Oz. It'd be very uncommon for banks and such to have a Skype calling option. Again the OP wants to call businesses. Businesses such as banks, insurance companies and such are unlikely to have a Skype calling option. 8 minutes ago, oxo1947 said: Nothing no sub needed. As far as I know there never was. SKYPE calls them on land or mobile, I dont understand what your saying about them having to have SKYPE ..there is no need --I just mentioned if both parties have then its free...if not then look at charge list provided..... no extra fee. Sounds like affirmation of what I posted. Carry on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 47 minutes ago, oxo1947 said: Nothing no sub needed. As far as I know there never was. SKYPE calls them on land or mobile, I dont understand what your saying about them having to have SKYPE ..there is no need --I just mentioned if both parties have then its free...if not then look at charge list provided..... no extra fee. https://www.skype.com/en/international-calls/Australia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, In Full Agreement said: The OP wants to call businesses in Oz. It'd be very uncommon for banks and such to have a Skype calling option. How much is you monthly sub. for calling Oz on Skype? https://www.skype.com/en/international-calls/Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 hours ago, 1 said: A while ago the Line Out option, in the Line app, to pay and make overseas phone calls was removed and I haven't been able to find a suitable replacement. I don't want to pay for a monthly subscription because I only use it infrequently calling government offices Etc for attending to personal business in Australia. So i'm hoping someone has a suggestion for an inexpensive option. Cheers When I absolutely have to call landlines in U.K. for such as Utility Companies and Inland Revenue etc. I sign up for one months unlimited calls. It takes all the stress and frustration out of queuing for 40 minutes then to be transferred onwards then cut off! Here is your equivalent for Australia; https://www.skype.com/en/international-calls/Australia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Pouatchee said: 1 800 numbers are free on skype i use it to call gvt in canada. just wonderful... free Canadian Government must be incredibly generous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, gearbox said: I don't have a subscription, I use Skype credit to call businesses in Oz including banks, you can use virtual phone keypad to select from menus. The rates are 2-3 cents per minute to landlines, and when you dial the number, it displays the rate before you place the call. I dont think Full agreement understands how Skype works........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oxo1947 Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, In Full Agreement said: It'd be very uncommon for banks and such to have a Skype calling option. What are you writing about a Skype option----- you just dont understand, do you ?--- Skype connects to the land line--or mobile of the person you are calling---they dont need to have Skype..... Edited October 18, 2023 by oxo1947 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, oxo1947 said: What are you writing about a Skype option----- you just dont understand, do you ?--- Skype connects to the land line--or mobile of the person you are calling---they dont need to have Skype..... I think what he's referring to is some businesses will sometimes have a Skype option to make a free call via the Skype app to their Skype app. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 41 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: Canadian Government must be incredibly generous! 1 800 is what is known as toll free # maybe different area code in oz no canadian gvt is one of the cheapest ass hat gimmicks there is i googled social services in oz and seems many agencies are toll free here is example Apr 24, 2023 — Services Australia customer compliance line ; Employment income reviews. 1800 194 053 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I use google voice--linked to my US #......texts and calls free...can create any # u want as well all u need is a wifi signal to call-text --- VOIP not sure if could be used with aussie sim....but can check out app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, 1 said: I think what he's referring to is some businesses will sometimes have a Skype option to make a free call via the Skype app to their Skype app. That's Kind of you to cover for him 1 ....but no he just doesn't understand it (skype) , because all gov Dept & banks are land line --when did you last phone the Oz Gov and they were working out of a mobile number. And there are no Apps on the Gov Land line......................Thanks anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Download the Mytello App, you can put, for example, 300 baht in it and dial away, it is cheap as thaiwally mentioned above, and you can top up when required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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