first:telecom is operated by Impello Plc, a UK based independent telecoms group. first:telecom was one of the first operators in the UK to provide customers with an alternative call carrier to BT. Since 1994 they have saved customers many thousands of pounds in the UK alone. They focus on simple tariffs and reducing the cost of calls for BT customers. They aim to deliver a 100% reliable service so customers can concentrate on talking.
Homecall is the residential landline brand of Caudwell Communications - part of the Caudwell Group, one of Europe's largest independent telecommunications companies employing over 5,000 people worldwide. Homecall offers a range of fixed line call offers, additional options and line rental and has over half a million customers. Homecall focus heavily on customer service and satisfaction. They were recently one of the first non - mobile telecom's companies to receive the British Standard Institute (BSI) kite mark for Metering and Billing, overseen by Ofcom.
One.Tel is one of the leading alternative long distance telephone companies in the UK with over 1 million customers. One.Tel launched its UK services in 1998 and currently employs over 600 people. It was acquired by Centrica Plc in June 2001. Centrica is a large group which owns a number of businesses in Europe and the United States including British Gas, Centrica business services, and Energy America as well as One.tel. It is a diverse business operating in the UK, United States, Canada and mainland Europe. Centrica provides gas, electricity, telephone, internet and central heating services as well as loans and insurance.
TalkTalk, is a landline service from The Carphone Warehouse, more commonly known for selling mobile phones. The brand, set up in 2003, is beginning to establish itself and already has 650,000 customers.
TELE 2 was formed in 1993. It is a leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company offering fixed and mobile telephony, as well as data network and internet services under the brands TELE2, Tango and Comviq. TELE2 has more than 24 million customers in 24 countries.
Toucan is part of IDT Europe, Based in London since 1998, IDT Europe is a subsidiary of IDT Corp. Toucan offers straightforward, value-for-money residential communications services to the UK consumer, including ToucanSurf and ToucanTalk, all listed on a single bill. With operations in 22 countries around the world, IDT provides the full range of telecoms services over its dedicated international network. Today, this network spans five continents, servicing Europe, USA, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Vartec, based in Northampton was privately owned until 1st March 2005 when it became a subsidiary of TalkTalk and Carphone Warehouse. They will continue to service their customers under the Vartec brand in England.
Virgin media launched in February 2007 and are the first people in the UK to offer TV, Broadband, Home Phone and Mobile. Virgin Media merged from NTL, Telewest and Virgin.net.
Yourcalls.net is the online service division of Comms Factory Limited, which is part of the OneBill Group of companies. Established in 1999, OneBill now serve over 40,000 satisfied customers.
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