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Old 19-02-2008, 5:44 PM   #1
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Default Free Directory Enquiries:Call for free on your home phone & mobile Article Discussion


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Old 19-02-2008, 7:44 PM   #2
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I have used the free 0800 100 100-good results-no complaints


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Old 19-02-2008, 8:15 PM   #3
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We have been discussing it for a while now.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...27#post8551627
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Old 20-02-2008, 12:05 AM   #4
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I posted the link to this free directory enquiry service two weeks ago, I think someone's been in hibernation lol!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....html?t=730947


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Old 20-02-2008, 2:50 AM   #5
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Whilst the 0800 100 100 service has been discussed a few times, MSE article is not solely about that particular service.
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Old 20-02-2008, 12:23 PM   #6
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Old 21-02-2008, 2:01 PM   #7
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This only seems to apply to business numbers !
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Old 21-02-2008, 2:03 PM   #8
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I cannot get non business numbers in Australia for instance
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Old 21-02-2008, 9:25 PM   #9
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In response to the claim that 0800 numbers cost a rediculous amount from a mobile, the website http://www.saynoto0870.com/numbersearch.php helps you find the geographical landline number that any 08 number points to.

Unfortunately, the listings for 0800 100 100 do not seem to work - they are for the sales offices. Hopefully soon the correct numbers will be uploaded.

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Old 21-02-2008, 9:45 PM   #10
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True, but those with free/inclusive minutes to geographical numbers can use one of the 0200 gateway numbers (0200 222 0700 or 0200 222 0900) and dial 0800100100 when they reach the announcement or use 01635 774 800 (which translates directly to 0800100100).


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Old 25-03-2008, 2:07 PM   #11
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Well I just tried that number 0800100100, the guy that answers the phone was pretty rude, I had to spell everything to him and the number they gave was wrong, never using them again.

Free is great but you have to get good service as well.
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Old 08-05-2009, 12:51 PM   #12
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Free is great but you have to get good service as well

LOL isnt FREE service enough ?
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I dialled 08000 100 100 by mistake, they were even ruder, wouldnt tell me who they were or anything
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