IPhone 3G (Orange PAYG) and BT Home Hub

Is there any way I can make calls on my iPhone 3G via my BT Home Hub wi-fi signal (strong) avoiding my Pay-As-You-Go Orange SIM (poor reception)?
For instance, this evening I couldn't send a text message (no Orange reception) but the wi-fi signal from the hub was 100% OK.
It would also save me some money if I could divert the SIM calls to free wi-fi in the home.
Many thanks, Clive.

The iPhone won't work as a BT HomeHub handset but you can achieve much the same result if you download an app like Skype. You will then be able to run it on your iPhone (as well as on your computer) over your wi-fi connection, get free calls to other Skype users and cheaper calls to other landlines if you buy credit.

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