Do I need a UK phone contract to use StartACall?

No. StartACall works independently of your mobile carrier. All you need is an internet connection and a web browser to start making calls.

Can I call UK landlines and mobiles?

Yes, you can call any phone number in the UK and internationally. The recipient receives the call just like a normal phone call.

What are the call rates from the UK?

Our rates are highly competitive, and vary by destination. You can see the exact rate before you call.

WebRTC Tech 2026

Browser-Based
Calling

A new era of telephony in the UK. StartACall allows you to dial any landline or mobile number globally directly from your web browser, no apps, no roaming fees.

Web Phone

Active

Why Switch?

Compare our rates with traditional UK mobile networks.

Provider	Intl. Rate	Setup	Contract
EE	From £1.50/Min	High	Yes
Vodafone UK	From £1.00/Min	Medium	Yes
O2 UK	From £0.75/Min	Medium	Yes
StartACall	From £0.01/Min	None

StartACall Benefits

Experience boundary-free telephony directly from your UK browser.

Global Reach

Connect with over 200 countries. Whether it's India, the USA, or Europe, we connect you instantly at the best rates.

Secure & Private

Your data is protected by industry-standard encryption. We value your privacy and comply with strict data regulations.

No Hidden Fees

Zero monthly contracts. Only pay for what you use. Top up your balance anytime with transparent prepaid rates.

How to make your call

Quick Sign Up

Create your free account in less than 30 seconds with just an email.

Add Budget

Top up your balance via Credit Card, Apple Pay, or PayPal.

Dial the Number

Use our virtual keypad to enter any international phone number.

HD Call Started

Enjoy crystal-clear audio quality directly through your browser.

No Apps. No Hassle.

Native WebRTC Support

Utilizes protocols already in your browser for zero-installation calling.

Low-Bandwidth Optimization

Keeps voice quality high even on mobile data or weak public Wi-Fi.

UK Web Calling FAQs

What do I need to call?

A StartACall account, an internet connection, and any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox).

Will my mobile operator charge me?

No. The call goes through the internet. Your operator only charges for data if you're not on Wi-Fi.

Can I call from abroad to the UK?

Absolutely. The service works worldwide. You can call the UK from any country using your browser.

What is the audio quality like?

We provide HD voice quality via WebRTC, which optimizes your voice transmission in real-time.

Is it compatible with mobile?

Yes, our interface is fully mobile-responsive. Just visit the site on your phone and start dialing.

How are my credits managed?

You see your balance in local currency. Every minute is deducted based on our transparent rates with no hidden costs.

Calling United Kingdom: what to know

United Kingdom answers on the country code +44, with the capital in London and most business concentrated around London, Manchester and Birmingham. The working language for business is English, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 17:30 typical. Pub-and-lunch culture clusters meetings 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 16:30.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in United Kingdom sit on operators such as EE (BT Group), O2 (Virgin Media O2), Vodafone UK. 070 numbers look like UK mobiles but are 'personal numbers' that can cost the caller £0.50/minute or more, they're not real mobile lines.

United Kingdom runs on UTC, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial United Kingdom

Start with the plus sign

On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

Enter the country code +44

+44 routes the call to United Kingdom.

Add the local number

Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For London that means including the area code 020.

Rates to United Kingdom (+44)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line type	Per minute	10 minute call
Mobile	$0.0955	$0.96
Landline	$0.0514	$0.51

Line type

Per minute

10 minute call

Mobile

$0.0955

$0.96

Landline

$0.0514

$0.51

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for United Kingdom?+

The country code for United Kingdom is +44. London uses the area code 020.

Do I need to install an app to call United Kingdom?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Browser-Based Calling