[access-uk] Calls to most UK numbers (including mobiles) are now free using Google Home. Yes, free as in cost-free not just hands free.

  • From: Jonathan H <digitaltoast@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2018 10:04:09 +0000

I know that many people on this list are fans of the Google Home Mini
(currently on sale for £39).

In which case you might be interested to know that, as of this
morning, calls to most UK numbers (including mobiles) are now free
using Google Home. Yes, free as in hands-free and cost-free.

I've just had 3 phone calls to and from landlines and mobiles to test this.

Details here: https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7363847?

FAQ item: "How much will calls cost? Calls to most U.K. numbers are free".

Just to double check that free really means free, someone who has
never setup any kind of billing has just made a 10 minute call from
their Home Mini to my mobile.

Sure, the quality is not exactly HD calling, but they were wandering
all over their kitchen and I could hear every word. Delay was minimal
and there was no echo.

I tried calling both by person in address book, and also just clearly
speaking the number. You start with: "OK Google, make a phone call",
and then either follow the prompts or just carry on by saying the
person's name or number.

This is also being discussed over on HotUKDeals at
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/free-calls-using-google-home-uk-2905356

Jonathan
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