Cheap international mobile phone calls from just 1p per minute
make cheap international phone calls using your mobile phone

Making super cheap international phone calls from your mobile phone couldn't be easier thanks to topup2talk. To view call charges and compare prices with the BT standard rate please use the dropdown menu below. Please also read terms and conditions of service

You can top-up your mobile in one of two ways:

Top-up directly from your mobile - Text the message hand to the short number 80550. This text will cost you £5 and Topup2talk will credit your mobile phone with £5 of call credit.

Making the Call from your mobile

After topping-up you can make international calls from your mobile any time you want. All you have to do is dial one of the access numbers - 0207 124 6666 is probably best (read on for details) - followed by your international number in full - remember not to press your send or call button again after you have dialed the international number.

The access numbers you can use are 0207 124 6666 or 0800 594 6666 or 0845 451 6666.

Which access number should you use? The answer to this will depend on which mobile network you are with and the specific tariff plan that your network has you contracted to. For instance - if you have bundled free minutes with your network then the 0207 number may be the best to use. Or - if your network allows you to dial 0800 numbers for free (many charge for a standard national rate call) then the 0800 number may suit you best.

A 5p call connection charge applies to each call from a landline and a 10p call connection charge when calling from a mobile. 0800 freephone access is available at an additional 3p per minute to the quoted rates.

To get the best possible value from topup2talk please check your personal charging structure with your mobile network. Your network will be able to tell you which of the above access codes will be the cheapest for you to use. You needn't worry too much. The most that any call is likely to cost will be equivalent to your standard calls to a landline. So at worst - you can call the USA from your mobile for the cost of a standard call plus just 1p

Tricks for saving on dialing time

The topup2talk service is very quick and hassle free. There is even a simple trick that you can use to make the dialing process completely seamless. There is no need for you to dial both the access code and the full international number every time you use the service.

Here's How You Do It:

Simply add a pause between the access number and the international number you wish to dial: For example: You want to call Mum in Australia. You create a new entry called 'Mum' in your mobile's phone-book memory and when entering the number:

1. Enter the topup2talk access number - 0207 124 6666 or 0800 594 6666 or 0845 451 6666
2. Enter a 'pause'. This can be done easily depending on the brand of your mobile:
     Nokia Phones: A 'p' will appear after * has been pressed 3 times.
     Siemens/Panasonic Phones: A '+' will appear after 0 has been pressed and held.
     Motorola / Sony Ericsson Phones: A 'p' will appear after * has been pressed and held.
3. Now enter your international destination number in full including 00 and save.

That's it - next time you want to call up your Mum using Just Dial's Topup2talk service simply find 'Mum' in your memory and dial!

For definitive instructions please review your mobile phone instruction manual or contact your phone manufacturer.

Terms and conditions

Calls are charged per your current telephone providers' policy - with BT that is a flat charge per call of £1 including VAT. When making the international call there is a 5p call connection charge and calls are charged per minute. All Top-up calls are billed at your telecom providers relevant 0901 call rate. To find out the cost of calling from a service provider other than BT, contact your service provider directly; remember your service provider may have a minimum call or connection charge for all calls. Bill payer’s permission must be obtained before dialing the 0901 number. Calling subject to availability. Rates and minutes shown are based on the 0845/0207-access number and will be charged at your service providers lo-call & standard national rates. Rates are effective from 17/06/2003 and may change without prior notice. The international calls will be rounded to the nearest penny and are charged per minute, a 5p call connection charge applies to each call. 0800 freephone access is available; add 3p to the quoted rate. An 18p/min surcharge will be applied for freephone calls dialed from any payphone. Your mobile phone service provider may charge for access to freephone numbers and charge different rates for access via 0845 numbers. If calling from a mobile phone remember to only press the call or send button after dialing the access number but not again after dialing the destination number. Charging for access numbers by your service provider is from the time of connection to the topup2talk service. Some calls to International mobiles, non-geographic numbers and foreign premium rate numbers are charged at different rates to that of the country. The national call rate does not include non-geographic numbers (e.g. 0645, 0845, and 0870). Savings are based on BT peak rates before promotions or discounts, as of 25/05/2003. *Top ups from any one phone number are limited to £20 in any one day and £50 over a 30 day rolling period. There is no cost for attempted top-ups after a limit has been exceeded.