Here is the comparison of the two basic plans from the Zoom.US web site. One of the first decisions that you will need to make if whether you can use a Basic (FREE) plan or subscribe to a Pro plan with a $15 per month subscription. Having a Zoom account also allows you to create your own Instant Meetings and access your personal settings, where you can control meeting activities and update your profile plan at any time. However, a Zoom account is required if you want to schedule and host your own Zoom meetings with families and friends. If you’ve joined the meeting before the host, you might be shown a holding screen until they join and start the meeting.A Zoom account is not required if you simply want to attend Zoom meetings as a participant.

Assuming you’re joining a UK call with a UK phone number, you will be charged your normal call rate with no extra fees.

Calling into a meeting is simple: just dial the number you were given and enter the Meeting ID when prompted. If you can join by dialling in, the organiser will have sent you the Meeting ID and number to call when they invited you. Dialling in with mobile should be saved as a last resort, especially as some meetings may not support it. This makes it a better experience for everyone and will allow you to view any resources being shared in the call, such as a presentation. It’s always best to try and join a meeting online using the Zoom app on your computer or smartphone/tablet if possible. You can’t join in browser on tablets or smartphones.

If you haven’t downloaded the app you'll be automatically taken to a webpage asking you to download it. When asked what you’d like to open the link with select 'Zoom'.

Starting a zoom meeting