Anyone know the procedure for calling reverse charge/collect from Italy to the UK?

Question

I want to speak with my partner who speaks no Italian. When he goes to a phone box or whatever what number does he ring for the operator or whatever, and what does he say to get them to put the call through collect to me so I pay for it?

Thanks

Answer 1

Try to call 187 and ask operator.

Answer 2

Not quite the answer, but if he has a mobile, ask him to just send a text that will show he is at a call box, then you phone him, it will be cheaper as well.

Just a thought.

Answer 3

Right forget about what that man said about the text message and for you to phone the phone box...in italy it isn't possible to ring phone boxes. The reverse the charge way its so expensive it can really lead to SCARY phone bills. Trust me its not worth it...the best solution is for your partner to go in a shop eg "giornalaio (news agent)" "tabaccaio(tobacco shop)" and ask for "carta telefonica internazionale (international phone card)" there is a huge selection of international phone cards available in italy. On this card your mate will find a "numero verde (toll free number)" all he has to do is to dial that number and follow the instructions wich in most cases are in english too!!! It is very cheap and he'll get plenty of minutes. There is one called "New welcome Payphone" from 5 to 10 euros it last 60 days and is good value for money.