linus@magrathea-telecom.co.uk (Linus Surguy) wrote in message news:<3f03cd2b.1814993532@10.0.0.3>...
> "Simon C" <newsgroups@My Pantsmuttsnuts.net> wrote:
>
> >Andy M --Tampa Bay-- dropped the following pearls of wisdom:
> >> hello. i'm trying to find a cheap way to call the USA (landline &
> >> mobile) from my local BT landline. I can call 0800 (not 0870/0845 )
> >> numbers for free, so would prefer using that method. Any suggestions
> >> welcome.
> >> TIA.
> >
> >As already mentioned there are plenty of companies who will get you cheap
> >rates to call the US. Superline.co.uk is an 0800 call through and is 2.5p
> >at all times to both US landlines and mobiles (some CC's have a surcharge
> >for calling foreign mobiles over landlines). They also have an excellent
>
> Anyone who surcharges for US mobiles is a) likely to be wrong and b) a fraud as
> these are the same rate as US landlines for the caller (wholesale and retail).
>
> Linus

I use Telco CPS (2p) but can also thoroughly recommend Superline
(2.5p) (email me with a/c number to get £5 credit). Of course, if you
don't want to actually open an account, Telediscount as previously
mentioned are also an option.

HTH