Equitalk 1664                        Equitalk Direct™

 
Equitalk 1664
With this option you dial 1664 in front of the number you are calling. You'll need to remember to dial the full area code, even for local calls (e.g. 1664 01869 238090). All your calls will be billed at the Equitalk 1664 tariff. Everyone who joins automatically gets this service, but for an easier to use service and maximum savings we recommend you upgrade for free to Equitalk Direct™.
Equitalk Direct - Simpler to use, Better Savings
With Equitalk Direct™ we are able to give you better rates and there's no need to dial 1664 or to plug in a box. 
Once you let us know you would like Equitalk Direct™ we contact BT on your behalf and they set up your local telephone exchange to automatically route all your calls over the Equitalk network. BT take 10 working days to set this up (we will send you a letter to confirm the date Equitalk Direct™ will go live). You can cancel Equitalk Direct™ at any time. 

How Can I Get Equitalk Direct
?
If you currently dial 1664, simply send a request to customer.service@equitalk.co.uk or call 0800 161 3837 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). If you are not yet a customer, please join using the button below, then send us an email.
How much can I save with Equitalk Direct?
There's no charge to be connected to Equitalk Direct™ and unlike BT Together there are no monthly fees (you only pay for the calls you make). We can give you better rates than if you dial 1664 to access Equitalk and our Fair Play Pricing Policy ensures per second billing and no connection charges. You'll save:
- up to 50% on UK landline calls
- 5% on UK mobile calls
- up to 89% on international calls
Click here for full pricing and BT comparison.

Nothing changes with your BT line with Equitalk Direct
You keep your BT line and number and continue to pay BT for line rental. Any problems should be reported to BT and they will fix it. You will still be able to make calls over BT by dialling 1280 in front of the number you are calling. The following numbers will still be routed via BT: 192, Operator, Emergency and numbers starting 084404 & 080899.

Will Equitalk Direct work with my internet access?
Yes.
- Pay as you go (0845) internet access will go through Equitalk Direct™.
- Calls to ISPs that charge a monthly fee for unmetered access via 0800 numbers will go via Equitalk Direct (these will be free) and will continue to go via BT if the access numbers start 084404 & 080899.
- Equitalk Direct™ works with BT Broadband (voice calls go via Equitalk and internet continues to go via BT).

Comparisons based on BT Standard rate as of June 2003.