On Thu, 03 Jul 2003 22:12 GMT, "Andy M --Tampa Bay--" wrote:

>the website doesn't give the rate for calling a USA mobile (only
>gives for USA landline). or is this the same rate?

It should be - the way the numbers are allocated in USA, it isn't easy to
spot a cellphone number from any other numbers within an area code (though
in some instances the 'def' digits [of (abc) def ghij ] may alert locals to
some numbers being for cellphones...

>do i have to sign up using my home BT number? ... don't want them using

various services offer access from another landline - they usually use 10
digits for an account number (often the last 10 digits of a BT line number)
and then a 4-digit PIN. That allows access from payphones and most other
landlines, and the PIN means that your housemates won't be able to access
the service at your expense.

When opening the account, you'll perhaps have to explain your situation,
so the landlord's number doesn't get automatic access (usually provided
to simplify dialling via services so the 0800 + 14 digits + destination
number can be shortened to a 4-digit prefix and the destination number.

Certainly that's easier to store for redialling numbers than some long
sequence (and in your case you'll have to memorize it - or store it on
something you can take out of the house with you - an Easicom 200 will
probably store it, but they're rather old now). Good luck! Peter.