Telephone

Make sense of UK telephone services and reduce your phone bills. Articles cover landline alternatives, international calling, mobile charges and premium rate numbers.

Alternative Phone Landline Options to BT

Compare phone landline providers beyond BT and see what alternatives are available to you.

Bundled Utility Services

Bundled utility services combine phone, TV, internet and mobile into single packages as UK companies compete for customers.

Cutting Your Call Costs

Mobile phone costs have dropped over the years, but pre-pay and contract plans still work differently and suit different needs.

Directory Enquiries Services

When the UK opened directory enquiries to competition in 2002, the old 192 number gave way to dozens of 118 services, leaving consumers confused and frustrated.

Making Calls to Mobile Phones

Calling mobile phones costs two to four times more than landlines, but there are practical ways to reduce those bills.

Making International Calls

Your existing phone company might not offer the cheapest international calls, so compare rates with specialists before signing up.

Premium Rate Phone Calls: Your Rights

Premium rate numbers on your phone bill without your knowledge can be challenged, and you have specific consumer rights to protect yourself.

Understanding Call Plans

Comparing phone plans is confusing because there are so many options now, so you need to know how you actually use your phone before switching providers.

What's Happening with 0845 and 0870 Numbers?

0845 and 0870 numbers were designed to make calling businesses cheaper and easier, but here's how they actually work.