Is BT Smart Talk being discontinued?

Is BT Smart Talk being discontinued?

BT have recently given notice that the calling feature, BT Smart Talk, is to be withdrawn in a month’s time, i.e. January 2019.

Is Wi-Fi Calling free with BT Mobile?

Your calls and texts over wi-fi will come out of your monthly minutes and texts allowance or at the normal network rate, with no additional charge. You don’t need an app, and can switch to Wi-Fi Calling if your signal gets low – ideal for when you arrive home.

Does BT charge for Wi-Fi Calling?

Charges for calls and texts There’s no change to your regular bill when you use Wi-Fi Calling. Calls and texts come out of your monthly allowance as normal. If you go over your allowances you’ll be charged at standard rates. Calls made using Wi-Fi Calling will not be shown as wi-fi calls on your bill.

What is BT Wi-Fi Calling?

With Wi-Fi Calling from BT Mobile you can now call and text over wi-fi in the UK. This is great news if you live in an area with poor coverage and can’t use your mobile at home; just connect via wi-fi instead. You don’t need an app as Wi-Fi Calling works in the background, so you can use your phone as normal.

What will replace landline phones?

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The UK’s current landline telephone network is becoming obsolete. Over the next few years, all landline phones will be replaced with a digital network, also known as an IP network. Many customers in the UK are already using the new service.

Are landlines being phased out UK?

Landlines will still exist, and you can still have a phone line in your home – but the system that underpins it will be different. The changeover needs to happen by December 2025, as this is when the old technology will stop working.

Can I use BT Wi-Fi Calling abroad?

Can I use Wi-Fi Calling abroad? Sorry, but Wi-Fi Calling doesn’t work while you’re roaming. You’ll still be able to make calls over 3G and 2G as normal.

Does it cost for Wi-Fi Calling?

WiFi calling doesn’t cost anything extra. That means WiFi calling is perfect for overseas travelers because there’s typically no roaming or international charge for making calls or sending texts back home.

Does Wi-Fi Calling count as international?

Wi-Fi Calling lets you talk and text from indoor locations where it’s hard even for a strong cellular signal to reach. Wi-Fi Calling can be used in the Domestic Coverage Area (U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands) and from most international countries.

Is it worth keeping a landline phone?

In an emergency, a good old-fashioned landline phone has been regarded as the most reliable method of communication. When storms knock out power, cell towers often go dark, as do high-speed internet connections. Landlines, on the other hand, work without power or battery-operated phones.

Is BT the only/landline provider?

BT was once the UK’s sole home telephone operator, but a number of rivals in the telecoms space have joined BT in the landline provider sector, including Virgin Media and TalkTalk.

What is replacing landlines?

The UK’s current landline telephone network is becoming obsolete. Over the next few years, all landline phones will be replaced with a digital network, also known as an IP network.

Can you use BT SmartTalk when you’re abroad?

More than one million people have downloade d BT’s SmartTalk app in two years, so it must be doing something right. With the app, if you’re a BT landline customer, you can use your home phone minutes when you’re out and about. You can even do this if you’re abroad, so long as you have Wi-Fi.

Which messaging apps can I use with BT Broadband?

The granddaddy of all messaging apps, WhatsApp lets you text, video call and send pictures – all for free if you have a Wi-Fi connection. Luckily, BT has over 5 million free Wi-Fi hotspots around the UK, making it easy to connect wherever you are. You can even use it like a phone if you’re abroad and have a strong Wi-Fi signal.

Can I use the BT Home Phone service with other users?

The Service can be used by you and up to four other users per BT home phone account. Each user may only download the application onto a single mobile device. You are responsible for any charges for calls made by any user via the Service that are not free as part of your home phone call plan.

How does BT SmartTalk work with 070 numbers?

The application may interrupt the normal flow of any such call and invite the user to make that call using the BT SmartTalk Service. Users will be able to opt out of this if they not wish this to happen. Calls to Personal Numbers prefixed 070 and all incoming calls – including reverse charge calls – are barred from the Service.