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We use 18185 but at the moment (tried to make a call at 19.40) when I dial
out Im getting a recorded message saying that the number Ive dialled is an
incorrect number and to contact my service provider.

I can make the call by prefixing with 1280 to get back on BTs network and
bypass 18185 so I reckon that that proves it must be 18185 at fault. Anyone
else having problems?

John (01772 area)

on 25/10/2007, John supposed :

Seems to be working here....they do appear to have regional issues from
time to time.


Why would you need a prefix to override a prefix?

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Because I use an Orchid V4 Dialler on the DECT base station that inserts the
18185 prefix for me instead of having to dial it every time so I need to
override it (actually, the Orchid is programmed for different carriers at
different times of day depending on which route is cheapest).

I do know, however that its not the Orchid going faulty because we have a
corded phone just plugged straight into a socket upstairs and when I
manually dial the 18185 from that, I still get the recorded message.

John

Im ALWAYS having problems with 18185, these include:

1. Number not Available
2. Engaged Tones
3. Dropped Lines
4. Recorded announcements of cost played to Either/Both Parties (Whilst in
call)
5. Jumping into other peoples calls.
6. Just hearing either both or one side of a strangers conversation (Has
this happened to me I ask?)
7. Hearing other people (Instead of the person I called), when the other
person I called can hear me (Strange one this)
8. Person I called cant hear me.
9. I cant hear person I called.
10. Bill sent dated 22-10-07 telling me they are taking the money on
04-10-07

I am also being charged for all the above calls.

Its not that it happens infrequently, its happening almost every day.

To be honest I have been meaning to cancel, as the cost to me now is more
that Vonage would cost me.

The only reason I have stayed is that I have friends and family using the
account too.

But I WILL be cancelling next week.

Just not good value any more. Even BTs Evening and weekend option only
works out at under Ł1.50 a month at the moment (12 months free, on 18 month
contract)

So its either the above (BT) or Vonage (With a WiFi Phone)


Mike

On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:38:09 GMT, Mikey wrote:




How strange.

For me 18185 has been the best I have ever used.
Almost zero problems in the past several years.
Maybe nobody else uses them here in County Durham ??

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On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:30:56 UTC, Woody wrote:


Works fine here in East Kent, and has done for the last couple of years.
Probably two or three failed calls in that time.

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And from Manchester.

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