Replacement for Skype (to call UK only)

[scubascuba3]

The other thread is full of US options which is no use.

 

Three best options so far for calls and sms are

mytello app

Yolla app

localphone.com

 

Looking for best app for a few calls sms a year max, so credit makes more sense.

 

Any experience yet? i haven't needed to try yet

[topt]

20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Any experience yet? i haven't needed to try yet

No neither have I.

 

However just been looking at TrustPilot reviews on localphone - seems to be an awful lot of recent negative reviews........

[SMIAI]

5 minutes ago, topt said:

No neither have I.

 

However just been looking at TrustPilot reviews on localphone - seems to be an awful lot of recent negative reviews........

 

I looked at the reviews. Amongst them are people complaining about being charged VAT. Which is clearly illustrated in their pricing. 0.5p excl. VAT. 0.6p incl VAT. VAT is taken when you pay and then you are charged the excl. VAT price for calls etc.

But if you didn't pay attention whilst at school, you might think you are being scammed.

Very few complaints about the actual calling service.

I really don't understand how people can create such a furore over such a small thing as trying something out for themselves., especially when little or no investment is required.

 

[novacova]

Everyone I know has an iPhone, so FaceTime is it. Microsoft Meetings is another option, still using it for conference calls 

[topt]

17 minutes ago, novacova said:

Everyone I know has an iPhone, so FaceTime is it. Microsoft Meetings is another option, still using it for conference calls 

I think the OP is more about a solution to infrequent but potentially extended calls to UK landline numbers - think govt. and businesses.

Certainly that is what I am looking for.

[scubascuba3]

Skype was good for caller ID, i set my UK mobile number so when i called someone that would show on their screen, of the three mentioned only yolla does that

[SMIAI]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Skype was good for caller ID, i set my UK mobile number so when i called someone that would show on their screen, of the three mentioned only yolla does that

 

This is incorrect. Localphone shows the Caller ID of your choice, as long as your register that number.

[scubascuba3]

16 minutes ago, SMIAI said:

 

This is incorrect. Localphone shows the Caller ID of your choice, as long as your register that number.

I just checked with Gemini and it isn't sure whether it will show or not, depends on scenario, but if you have the link that says it will, post it and I'll check it?

[SMIAI]

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

I just checked with Gemini and it isn't sure whether it will show or not, depends on scenario, but if you have the link that says it will, post it and I'll check it?

 

I've already checked it in the past. Actually using it. It does. 

Best not to make a post saying that it does not, when you don't actually know. That is misleading.

 

[scubascuba3]

1 minute ago, SMIAI said:

 

I've already checked it in the past. Actually using it. It does. 

Best not to make a post saying that it does not, when you don't actually know. That is misleading.

 

I posted because that's what it indicated on their website when i checked it last time it came up and someone else agreed, don't forget that link so we can  double check what you say

[SMIAI]

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

I posted because that's what it indicated on their website when i checked it last time it came up and someone else agreed, don't forget that link so we can  double check what you say

 

What link? I told you that I actually tested it and it works. Is that too difficult to digest? Why be argumentative when people are actually taking the time to help you?

If my word is not enough for you, you can do whatever you want. But I won't be replying to you again.

[Briggsy]

I call UK landlines about 200 to 300 mins per month. I am watching this thread avidly.

 

Skype still works for now. I am not sure when it will stop working.

[pauku1]

30 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

I call UK landlines about 200 to 300 mins per month. I am watching this thread avidly.

 

Skype still works for now. I am not sure when it will stop working.

... they say less than 6 p per minute.

 

https://www.vyke.com/rates/

vyke lowcost calls

[novacova]

7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Skype was good for caller ID, i set my UK mobile number so when i called someone that would show on their screen, of the three mentioned only yolla does that

Talkatone has caller id, can use it free or subscription. I’ve used it to call businesses in the US to keep my personal number private. It has uk numbers. Probably need to change the regional settings on the device to download it.

[scubascuba3]

9 hours ago, novacova said:

Talkatone has caller id, can use it free or subscription. I’ve used it to call businesses in the US to keep my personal number private. It has uk numbers. Probably need to change the regional settings on the device to download it.

When you say it has UK numbers what does that mean? personally i would want to use my UK mobile number as user ID

[topt]

23 hours ago, Briggsy said:

I call UK landlines about 200 to 300 mins per month. I am watching this thread avidly.

 

Skype still works for now. I am not sure when it will stop working.

According to the mail received -

Skype Dial Pad: After May 5, 2025, the Skype Dial Pad will be available to remaining paid users from the Skype web portal and Teams, where you will continue to be able to use your subscription or Skype Credits.