BT Calling Plans

[Coldicote]

I live in a ordinary domestic situation and it's nearly time for my next BT phone bill. I'm under the impression that I must have a calling plan of some sort, and so opted for the 'Unlimited Week-end Plan', which appeared to be the least expensive at 11.25 a month. I don't use the plan as such and just make phone calls as and when needed. Can someone enlighten me please - am I under a wrong impression thinking I must have a calling plan? What do others do?

[craft1948]

I used to be on Friends and Family but BT rang to say I would be better off on the Evenings and Weekends plan....I await my first bill.......

[Buenchico]

For the majority of users the minimum payment to BT is the line rental of �11.25 per month. You automatically get unlimited weekend calls but, if you're prepared to commit to a 12 month contract period, you can get unlimited evening calls for no extra payment:
http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumer Products/displayCategory.do?categoryId=CON-HOM E-PHN-R1

Those who are in receipt of Income Support, Income-Based Job Seeker's Allowance, Income-Related Employment Support Allowance or Guaranteed Pensions Credit can apply to use BT Basic. The cost is just �13.20 per quarter, including up to �4.50 in call charges. Additional calls to UK landline numbers cost roughly 10p per minute (plus a 3p flat charge per call):
http://www.btplc.com/inclusion/phoneservices/s ervices/btbasic/index.htm

Chris

[Coldicote]

Very many thanks for this information. All I need is a telephone in my home to use at any time. BT makes a simple requirement difficult to find by wrapping it all up in plans. As I pay a rental for the line I feel it shouldn't matter when or how often I use it.