Can't call 0800 on Vodafone NL

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Todd K. - 12 Mar 2006 20:24 GMT

I'm here in the Netherlands and just got a Vodafone NL pre-paid SIM
card. I also have a calling card "Mobile Caller" that has a local NL
number 0800-02*****. The calling card works fine from my hotel phone,
but I get a call failed message when I try it on the Vodafone mobile.
Any ideas?

Thanks,

Todd K.

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Stanley Naimon - 12 Mar 2006 22:25 GMT

> I'm here in the Netherlands and just got a Vodafone NL pre-paid SIM
> card. I also have a calling card "Mobile Caller" that has a local NL
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> Todd K.

This is typical of European carriers that BLOCK 800 #s of such carriers.
I have the same experience in Germany with T-Mobile. It is SAID that
some toll free #s work.

The ATT Direct # is 0800-022-9111 if you have an ATT calling card.

There are other options:

1. A local land line # which you can call relatively cheaply; see
www.enjoyprepaid.com for example.

2. A callback service such as www.callbackworld.com or enlinea

3. Local calling cards might have 800 numbers that are NOT blocked.

The German enjoyprepaid 800 number was blocked on German T-Mobile, for
instance. I believe I purchased a local calling card in Germany that
could be used from the cell phone with a toll free number. There must
be call shops in NL and they can advise you.

Good luck.

Stan

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