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Landline Phone Number $1/Month with Free Forwarding of Voicemail to Email @ CrazyTel

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Landline Phone Number $1/Month with Free Forwarding of Voicemail to Email @ CrazyTel
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PChinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 13:40 crazytel.com.au (3594 clicks)
Last edited 21/02/2022 - 16:01 by 1 other user

Not for everyone, but CrazyTel have a deal they’ve been promoting on whirlpool.

Basically, on the PAYG plan it’s free to use and $1/month for a landline number which is forwarded to your smartphone. This can be setup to go to voicemail. The recorded voicemail messages are then emailed to your associated email address as *.wav files so you can return them when you’re ready from your personal mobile (with presumably free calls).

Call forwarding costs to Australian mobiles 0.05c/min and 0.02/min to other landlines. Personally, the straight to voicemail (professional voice actor to record one ~ $30 off Fiverr) > voicemail message sent to email monitored by workplace > free call from mobile is, in my opinion, the ozbargain power move.

Good for businesses who are after a landline to boost credibility without having to worry about the costs and inconvenience of running two phone numbers/lines.

Hope it’s handy to someone :)

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Comments

  • dealhunting007 on 19/02/2022 - 13:51

    how is it $1? showing $0 with call costs or $10 with unlimited calls?

  • KirKoloft on 19/02/2022 - 13:53

    How much is the charge for forwarding the land line number to my mobile number?

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 14:09

      As HSP mentioned, Call forwarding costs to Australian mobiles 0.05c/min. and 0.02 to other landlines.

      • AlienC on 19/02/2022 - 20:38
        -3

        Wait so if someone leaves a voicemail lasting 24 hours from their mobile to your landline they will bill you 5 cents x 60 mins x 24 hours?

        That is 7200 cents lol or $72 if someone wants to prank you or is a clutz or is forgetful.

        • Nom on 19/02/2022 - 22:57
          +2

          Voicemail length is capped - you can't even leave a 10 minute voicemail, never mind 1440…

          • AlienC on 20/02/2022 - 17:27

            @Nom: Oh TIL I honestly thought it was unlimited but that makes sense though.

            Is it universally capped at a certain number at all mobile service providers or do some have longer than the others.

      • Boshait on 23/02/2022 - 13:56

        Call forwarding costs to Australian mobiles 0.05c/min

        Incredible. Maybe 5c/min.

  • hsp on 19/02/2022 - 13:56
    +2

    Call forwarding costs to Australian mobiles 0.05c/min.
    0.02 to other landlines.

    • KirKoloft on 19/02/2022 - 13:58
      +1

      Thanks for the info

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 14:01

      Thanks mate. Added to post 🙏

    • bargaino on 19/02/2022 - 14:03
      +18

      0.05c/min

      Actually, it is a hundred time that. 5c/min. :)

      • hsp on 19/02/2022 - 14:51
        +1

        whoops! my mistake

      • dealman on 20/02/2022 - 08:02
        -1

        Isn't that 10x and not 100x

        • Geoff01 on 20/02/2022 - 10:36

          Your correct not wrong

        • BartholemewH on 20/02/2022 - 11:49

          No, it's 100x.

      • Geoff01 on 20/02/2022 - 10:35
        -1

        No it's not. A dollar is 1.00,Ten cents would be 0.10 so 5cents is 0.05.

        • BartholemewH on 20/02/2022 - 11:50
          +1

          It says 0.05c, not $0.05, which is 100 times more.

    • Samsquanch on 19/02/2022 - 14:19
      +7

      The CrazyTel CIS shows this correctly with the dollar sign. The Call Forwarding Cost numbers are…

      To Australian Landlines $0.02/Min
      To Australian Mobiles $0.05/Min

      The omission of the dollar sign gives the impression that the rates are decimals of cents. While this is not your intention it is better to show the details correctly as per the CIS.

  • neednoLOVE on 19/02/2022 - 14:00
    +1

    No where does it say Phone number is $1/month unless you read CIS, I was keen but no longer am, If they hide such a small fee, what else do they hide.

    • odysseus on 19/02/2022 - 14:06

      It's a good thing they have a "Crazytel Transparent, Free and Equal policy" on pricing.

    • odysseus on 19/02/2022 - 14:08
      +1

      Actually, I see that it's listed on the main page in a "Quick Pricing/Feature Overview". But that's after a dark red section which makes it look like the bottom of the page. Could be just a case of bad web design, but it really should be listed among all their bullet points up top as well.

      • neednoLOVE on 19/02/2022 - 14:22

        It's also listed on the Home Phone page but not the page that was linked?

    • Samsquanch on 19/02/2022 - 14:21
      +1

      The montly plan fee is zero dollars (* DID and calls not included).

      The $1 per month is to have a DID which is optional (although necessary for inbound calls).

      • dajackal on 19/02/2022 - 20:43

        Does it cost anything to receive inbound calls? And do I need their app installed to receive calls, as long as I have a data/wifi connection?

  • Wardaddy on 19/02/2022 - 14:02
    +1

    Can I port over an existing land line number?

    • bjdchwr on 19/02/2022 - 14:04
      +1

      Yes, I did a transfer from TPG years back. It did take a couple of days but it worked.

      • Wardaddy on 19/02/2022 - 15:03
        +1

        Tks.

  • ballsau on 19/02/2022 - 14:04
    +1

    Maybe if their signup portal worked

  • bargaino on 19/02/2022 - 14:05
    +6

    This is great for Belong Mobile users, who want a cheap voicemail service.

    • TomGum on 19/02/2022 - 15:17

      How would you set it up?

    • coxymla on 19/02/2022 - 20:15
      +1

      Belong doesn't have VM? Is it possible to disable VM on Telstra?

      • bargaino on 19/02/2022 - 21:13

        Belong has "Message2txt", a voice to text service. Checking … you need to request them to disable it. Then you can set your own diversion.

  • ashah1212 on 19/02/2022 - 14:06
    -1

    OP the signup link is not working :(

  • bjdchwr on 19/02/2022 - 14:07

    I used CT as my trunking incoming line for my cloud 3CX service. It worked quite well.
    Shame they cannot do unlimited international calls to certain common countries like USA, Hone Kong, etc. I need to find an alternative solution, to get voipline.net.au, for the international outbound route.

    BTW, there has always been $1 per landline number for CT. CT is also Whirlpool favourite lol

    • HolyCr4p on 19/02/2022 - 14:49
      -1

      Hone Kong

      Dont know if they change their name

      HolyCr4p on 19/02/2022 - 14:49 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
      • neednoLOVE on 19/02/2022 - 14:53
        +3

        They are hiding from china

        • bjdchwr on 19/02/2022 - 14:54
          +1

          lol no politics

          • HolyCr4p on 19/02/2022 - 14:57

            @bjdchwr: This op is showing his fanatics to politics @Chinaforever

  • abs898 on 19/02/2022 - 14:09

    I think the link got ozbargained!

  • n1x on 19/02/2022 - 14:13

    If you are tech savvy, register an account on Amazon Web Services and configure Amazon Connect service instead, you should get some freebies on first year as a new user too. That said, $1 a month sounds like a good deal.

    • Indomietable on 19/02/2022 - 14:30
      -1

      If you are tech savvy and know how to budget you'll try to avoid using the big 3 cloud providers

  • JAY13 on 19/02/2022 - 14:18
    +1

    can you setup virtual land line number on your mobile

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 14:25
      +4

      That’s essentially what this is

  • skwashd on 19/02/2022 - 14:22

    I use twilio for this, but it required some setup. This looks like it will simplify my setup and cost less.

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 14:25
      +1

      Win-win. I looked into twillio but decided this crazytel deal is better too. Being whirlpool favourite /endorsed helped too.

  • neednoLOVE on 19/02/2022 - 14:27
    +3

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/9n1j1mkq

    6 months ago 35c/month for national DIDs (No Setup Fee)

    CrazyTel have a deal they’ve been promoting on whirlpool.

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/search?q=crazytel Only post is from 6 months go??

    • Russ on 19/02/2022 - 17:40
      +1

      35c/month for national DIDs (No Setup Fee)

      That's the CrazySaver plan, this deal is the PAYG plan. CrazySaver appears to still be available, but has a different pricing structure. Quote from the thread:

      Why are calls to mobiles 9c/min on the CrazySaver Plan yet just 5c/min on the PAYG Plan available to the general public?

      This plan is for people who don't use the phone too much and just want to host their DID. The other plans are available and you can choose what works for you.

      CrazySaver will be a better plan for some people, I'm certainly considering it, because I rarely ring mobiles from my VOIP line. Thanks for pointing it out!

      • neednoLOVE on 19/02/2022 - 19:11

        No worries. You also get $2 credit. To signup you will need a mobile number that can auto call.

  • bonky on 19/02/2022 - 14:28
    +3

    looks like theres a $2 sign up bonus!!

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 14:29

      First two months free?! Geez it’s the gift that keeps giving haha

  • tzd116 on 19/02/2022 - 14:38

    Their website is super slow at the moment, loos like it’s getting ozb’ed.

  • HolyCr4p on 19/02/2022 - 14:51

    Nah i never use my home phone as i dont even have home phone lol

  • jimojr on 19/02/2022 - 14:54

    Looks like you need a compatible device to use this service.

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 14:55
      +3

      Iphone and android apps available. Think we found that last holdout running PalmOS still

      • jimojr on 19/02/2022 - 15:15

        Thanks.

  • OldBugger on 19/02/2022 - 15:12
    +2

    Anyone still on the old MNF Whirlpool saver plan (now vonex)? Still have the old DID number.

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 15:13
      +2

      Username checks out haha. Nice. What was the deal?

      • OldBugger on 19/02/2022 - 15:21

        I believe it was no monthly fee, 10c untimed Australia wide, 15c to mobiles and free DID, by going through the Whirlpool link.

        • jackofspade on 19/02/2022 - 15:29

          DID was $5/year but I just check my account and it's now $15/year

          • OldBugger on 19/02/2022 - 15:33

            @jackofspade: I think it was $5 for a non-WP plan. Or maybe that came in later. I've never been billed for my DID.

            https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/899336

            • bdl on 19/02/2022 - 16:28

              @OldBugger: It was originally $5 for a WP plan but then they Price Jacked it without notice, one of the reasons I left

              • cj3 on 19/02/2022 - 18:56

                @bdl: The older whirlpool saver account is still $0 with DID for those who signed up when it was on offer.

              • peteru on 20/02/2022 - 12:57

                @bdl: WTF? When did this take effect? My last anniversary invoice was for $5 and the monthlies have been for $0 lately, but I'd rather not wait to be hit with a $15 charge without notice.

    • bargaino on 19/02/2022 - 15:22
      +1

      No Whirlpool DID, but I still have my free DID from Pennytel, which was eaten by MNF, which was eaten by Vonex.

      • OldBugger on 19/02/2022 - 15:25

        Ah yes, good ol pennytel. It was a good competitor with MNF in the WP forums. They don't do VoIP any longer? I see they have a website

        • bargaino on 19/02/2022 - 15:28
          +1

          Old pennytel was liquidated.
          New pennytel is a different business.

    • romzes84 on 19/02/2022 - 15:48
      +2

      oh yes! I have been on that plan since 2011! pricing's the same, just adding a new DID is $15/year not $5. Old DIDs are still charged at $5 WP Special. I use my Melbourne DID to call my family and they call me from overseas. Even rewired an old analogue phone - nostalgia :)

  • bdl on 19/02/2022 - 15:23
    +2

    $4.20/year for the DID here: https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/9n1j1mkq

  • vodamerc on 19/02/2022 - 15:26

    Is the site working for anyone else?

    • bargaino on 19/02/2022 - 15:30

      Nope. It seems to be in meltdown.

  • su27km on 19/02/2022 - 15:32

    skype number is not too bad as well, when you purchased 50% off gift card years ago. my credit still good for next couple of years, hopefully, 50% skype credit will showing up again

    • bdl on 19/02/2022 - 16:25

      I ported my Skype DID number to Crazytel because Crazytel was much cheaper to keep the number active

  • boomramada on 19/02/2022 - 15:38

    People still use landline, wah

    • Russ on 19/02/2022 - 16:35
      +2

      Yep, and loving it. I give out my (VOIP) landline as my primary number, so people don't interrupt me when I'm at work, and potentially at a meeting. Friends and family know they can call me on my mobile if it's urgent or an emergency.

      Have you ever been in a discussion with your boss, and been interrupted by a call like "your optometrist here, your glasses are ready for collection" or something similar? That call would go straight through to voicemail with this system.

      Also useful when you drop into the shops on the way home, you can ring your landline and ask "how much milk is in the fridge?". Simpler than ringing the mobiles of your family members, who may not be at home at the time you ring.

      • boomramada on 19/02/2022 - 21:36
        +2

        Can give your mobile number to anyone but, if someone you don't want to be contact, turn your phone upside down ( call goes to message bank, well my phone does) or press the silent button.

        Other great feature is go silent on people not in your address book.

        If I'm at the shop, ring other half's mobile number 💁‍♂️ In our family they answer faster on FB messager LOL

        I don't think I had a land line for like 10+ years, never missed a bit.

        Mains pros is that I don't need to pay extra for any of these features.

  • frankboy on 19/02/2022 - 16:12

    I am with voipline $0.65 for a number.

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 16:33

      Oh cool. Does it work in the same way/use case as I’ve mentioned above?

    • Russ on 19/02/2022 - 16:57
      +1

      I am with voipline $0.65 for a number.

      Their website says $1.50/month, how are you getting $0.65?
      https://www.voipline.net.au/sip-trunking#call-rates-and-plan…

      • bjdchwr on 19/02/2022 - 17:16
        +1

        I think it's 65 cents a local number but $1.50 for a trunking line.
        I am both CT and voipline customer.

        Service
        SIP Trunk channel(s)$1.50
        Inbound DID (613 - Australia, Melbourne)$0.65
        SIP Line Unlimited Plus 1ch$36.45
        Total$38.60
        Note: Please use the "Order services" tab to change subscriptions.

        • Russ on 19/02/2022 - 17:30

          Thanks, for a moment they sounded like they could be lower cost than this deal.

        • frankboy on 19/02/2022 - 19:45

          I bought number for 0.65 and diverted to my mobile. I didn't pay more than 0.65 for number to be diverted on my phone.
          I paid call charges extra on a call basis.

  • Zedster on 19/02/2022 - 16:33
    +6

    Landlines AND wav files? I feel all tingly. And old.

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 16:34
      +1

      Haha biz cards in MS Paint. Check it in ‘infranview’ by double clicking the dead red cat icon.

  • Russ on 19/02/2022 - 17:15

    Note to anyone considering porting across from another VOIP service, this is a pre-paid plan. It sounds like there's no way to get it to auto-bill your PayPal account or credit card when your credit runs low.

    To any users who already have this service, do you get warnings when your credit runs low?

  • howbazaar on 19/02/2022 - 17:25

    I'm still with a grandfathered whirlpool plan from mynetfone but this would otherwise be perfect for me.
    Great for working from home. I never give my mobile number out.

    • Chinaforever on 19/02/2022 - 17:28

      Does your setup work pretty much the same as this? Which app do u use with your VOIP number? Thanks!

  • dealhunting007 on 19/02/2022 - 17:54

    Just for clarity, outbound calls will be charged as per the rate, but inbound calls and voicemail to email, are free? except $1 per month????

    • FutureTech on 19/02/2022 - 18:09

      Interested to know too

    • Russ on 20/02/2022 - 10:51

      inbound calls and voicemail to email, are free? except $1 per month????

      The only additional cost is the cost of data. Free if you're using WiFi, but if you're using mobile data, it will chew through your data allowance, and you could be charged for excess data.

      If you go on holidays overseas, and are using roaming mobile data, it's likely the mobile data will have smaller "allowance" than you're used to, and be even more expensive.

  • Fybre on 19/02/2022 - 17:58
    +1

    Has anyone been able to register? I am just on the "Confirm for verification" screen, but nothing ever happens. Did we break their site? Kind of a worry.

    • dealhunting007 on 19/02/2022 - 18:02
      +1

      same, not making any call to verify.

  • Iangh on 19/02/2022 - 20:00

    If you need a UK DID, https://www.sipgatebasic.co.uk/, £0 rental and free voicemail. Can be installed on mobile using GSWave, https://basichelp.sipgate.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/204236351-…, as can Crazytel. No need to pay for Voip to forward to mobile, install GSWave and receive calls on your mobile. Calls to other Sipgate users are free, https://basichelp.sipgate.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/204162212-….

    • Russ on 19/02/2022 - 21:07

      How do you find the calls through them? When I was in England, a decade ago, I tried using my MyNetFone account to call people in Australia. The delay was so bad that we ended up speaking like we were using walkie-talkies and saying "over" whenever we finished talking.

      Do you experience similar delay when using SipGate to talk with UK people?

  • dajackal on 19/02/2022 - 20:05

    Can receive landline calls on my smartphone data/wifi connection using their app? Any cost to receiving phone calls?

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