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Call13434.ie leaving the Irish market...

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  • 11-02-2021 1:42pm
    #1
    byrnefm
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭


    I used 13434 over the past many, many years on & off to call abroad. I got the following message today below. Just wondering what alternatives people are using, particularly to UK mobiles?

    I'm with GoMo.
    Dear Customer,

    Due to circumstances outside of Call 13434, we are terminating our services with effect from March 15.

    From this date, you will no longer be able to call through our carrier selection code 13434 and the special access numbers.

    Any outstanding amounts will be taken around the 16th of March. Please make sure you download any invoices and check call details online before May 2021.

    If you have any concerns about this message or need further support, please contact us through the helpdesk on our website (menu option 'Contact').


    Kind regards,

    Call 13434


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    #2
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Any of the VOIP providers should work with a stable 3G/4G connection or fixed line broadband.

    Rate table...
    https://www.voipkredi.com/page.php?page=betamax-dellmont

    Yolla and Viber Out are other similar options.


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    #3
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 76,469 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    I don't think I saw Dialwise on that list.

    https://www.dialwise.ie/


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    byrnefm
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭byrnefm


    New Home wrote: »
    I don't think I saw Dialwise on that list.

    https://www.dialwise.ie/

    It seems they're leaving the Irish market on March 15 as well. I wonder if they are both part of the same company or why are they both leaving in March?

    Similar with https://www.cheapcalls.ie/


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    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    They're owned by a Swiss company called 'Finarea SA' as mentioned in the ABOUT page of each website mentioned above...

    https://www.cheapcalls.ie/about-us

    https://www.dialwise.ie/about-us

    https://www.call13434.ie/about-us


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    #6
    VeeEmmy
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭VeeEmmy


    Today is March 4th. I was just trying to use Dialwise, and I guess they've already withdrawn?? Tried many times and just got the engaged signal.

    Soooo... are there similar alternatives are out there via phone?? I use Viber a lot, but some in my family are strictly landline folks....


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    tv3tg4
    Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭tv3tg4


    Cheapcalls.ie pulling out.
    My dad uses it ringing the UK

    He doesn't have a smart phone


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    #8
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    VOIP providers have an option to make calls via a local access number. Better to use it from a PAYG account with unlimited minutes to ensure no extra charges for calling 076 numbers (it should be treated as any other mobile / landline call)

    https://www.sipdiscount.com/geo

    I haven't used this option but it appears to work in a similar way to the discontinued services mentioned above.

    There are also other providers with different rates depending on the destination.

    Cheapest UK mobile rate is from this seller...
    https://www.cosmovoip.com/rates/calling-rates#/#letter-U


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    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,247 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    tv3tg4 wrote: »
    Cheapcalls.ie pulling out.
    My dad uses it ringing the UK

    He doesn't have a smart phone

    I used telestunt before it changed to cheapcalls

    Anyone know why all these services are leaving the Irish Market? Wonder if it's just uneconomical for them here.


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