Freewire Phone is what the techies call VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol system. Basically, all your calls go through your University’s internet connection. Instead of a conventional handset, you get a ‘virtual’ phone on your PC screen. You can hear people on the other end through your PC speakers, and they can hear you through your computer’s microphone.

Alternatively you can request a digital handset from the Main Accommodation office or University Square reception to connect directly between your PC and the internet socket, or if you do not have a PC directly through the internet socket. These handsets work just like a normal phone and do not require your PC to be switched on for you to make or receive calls. A 20 pounds returnable deposit and payment of just 5 pounds per term is required should you wish to have a handset in your room.

Connecting you with the University
Either during the internet set up process or shortly afterwards we strongly recommend installing the appropriate software and signing up for the phone service. This will allow you to make calls to University departments and services at no cost by simply entering 224 followed by the four digit extension number.

Talk to friends & family for FREE
Talk to friends and family anytime, anywhere in the world for FREE, using the Freewire phone on your PC - simply get them to download the Freewire soft phone client from the StudentCom website and you can talk to your heart’s content!

Competitive rates for calls to UK and International landlines
For calls to UK and international landlines or mobiles, we offer extremely competitive rates, with calls starting from less than 1p per minute.

Make calls to China, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Sweden & Hong Kong (mobiles) all for less than £0.01 per minute, and a further 12 countries including Australia, Taiwan and Hong Kong for less than £0.02 per minute.