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0845,0870 etc-free ?

bigjluk
bigjluk Posts: 178 Forumite
in Mobiles
does any of the networks allow these numbers what are free on landlines,to be free on there tariffs

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  • Little_Vics
    Little_Vics Posts: 1,516 Forumite
    I don't know, but if you check out https://www.saynoto0870.com you'll find alternative numbers which start with 01, 02 etc which should count as part of your free minutes. LV x
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    these numbers are not free on all landlines. Only with BT

    0845 is a local call charge

    0870 is a national call charge.

    only 0800 numbers are free
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Ypaymore
    Ypaymore Posts: 2,802 Forumite
    McKneff wrote: »
    these numbers are not free on all landlines. Only with BT

    0845 is a local call charge

    0870 is a national call charge.

    only 0800 numbers are free

    Nonsense a number of landline companies offer inclusive calls to 0845/0870 numbers. EG Talk Talk, Post Office Homephone,etc.
  • Ypaymore
    Ypaymore Posts: 2,802 Forumite
    bigjluk wrote: »
    does any of the networks allow these numbers what are free on landlines,to be free on there tariffs

    No. But if you have inclusive 01/02/03 minutes you can use someone like 18185 to call them cheaper.

    http://www.18185.co.uk/mobilerates.php
  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    McKneff wrote: »
    these numbers are not free on all landlines. Only with BT

    0845 is a local call charge

    0870 is a national call charge.

    only 0800 numbers are free

    Not even free with BT, but inclusive on call packages, what times and days depending on your call package.
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    I have just read on another thread that calls to o870 numbers must only be charged the same as 01/02 numbers, Ruling came in 1st August.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • talkalot
    talkalot Posts: 218 Forumite
    bigjluk wrote: »
    does any of the networks allow these numbers what are free on landlines,to be free on there tariffs

    The ONLY network at the moment which includes most 08 numbers in its call allowance is T-Mobile. Their Flext price plans which start at Flext 40 (£40.00pm) gives you £225.00 of allowance to use to make calls,send text or MMS and some international calls. The only 08 number which is not included is 0871. 08 numbers will be charges at 40ppm from your allowance.
  • OldGreyFox
    OldGreyFox Posts: 1,403 Forumite
    McKneff wrote: »
    I have just read on another thread that calls to o870 numbers must only be charged the same as 01/02 numbers, Ruling came in 1st August.

    The other thread does not say that at all.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    edited 9 August 2009 at 9:37AM
    OldGreyFox wrote: »
    The other thread does not say that at all.

    elaborate please
    isnt that what the following means

    Heres the thread.

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...html?t=1863263

    Dont you believe what they say on their site then. :D

    " UK calls are to 01, 02, 03 & 0870 numbers only (excludes calls to Channel Islands, indirect access numbers, dial-up Internet access and 070 numbers). "

    http://www.sky.com/portal/site/skyco...ions/unlimited
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
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