is there any way i get collect calls with this service. i have atlantic broadband service and they say i cant receive collect calls, i have a 12 yr old in a youth facitily that i need to hear from, they arent allowed calling cards, any sugesstions on how i can get around this.....................
2007-01-09 19:01:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
yes, that is true....some Broadband service don't let collect calls get thru...try to use this...
http://www.futurephone.com/
all you have to do is put an access number before, and no one will know it....
2007-01-10 02:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Futurephone requires you to be able to dial a number in Iowa before you can place a call to another number, and that other number HAS to be international. I wish he would stop posting that link to every question that has to do with making phone calls.
Anyway, there is a way around if you know someone else who has a phone that can receive collect calls. It's called third party billing. The operator (or automated system) will call the other person and ask them to accept the charges and then the call will be placed to you, with the bill going to the other number, hopefulyl a friend or family member that you can pay them back. If he can't make calling card calls, what about credit card billed calls? Perhaps your broadband digital phone service will let you sign up for a virtual toll free number he could dial instead?
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Edit : I checked Atlantic Broadband's page and it doesn't look like they offer a toll free number. You can still get one from a service like this one:
https://www.my800online.com/
This is still provided that your 12yr old can make calls to toll free numbers in the youth facility. The rates are cheaper than collect calls and there's no monthly fee. It will work with any existing telephone setup including cell phones. It doesn't change your number just adds on a toll free number to it.
2007-01-10 05:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by Geoff S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Its possible to make FREE calls anywhere in the world with multiple providers giving such packages. There are also hacks for Futurephone if you are in USA.
if you want to learn more, check out
http://voipguides.blogspot.com
2007-01-10 15:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by mysteriousjinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello there, all you have to do is put an access number before, and no one will know it. You could try this link:
http://www.futurephone.com/
Bye bye
Good luck!
2007-01-11 14:38:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ravie l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋