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Avoid waiting in queues on phone

Rang Scottish Power yesterday and waiting time at 10.30 was 9-14 mins.

When is the best time of day to ring, to avoid waiting in queues - first thing in morning?

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  • I_luv_cats
    I_luv_cats Posts: 14,458 Forumite
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    It is a bit 'hit n miss' as people may all think the same (like Mondays and early / late in the day or week busiest and act accordingly by avoiding and staff twiddling their thumbs!)


    Ringing early, late or lunchtimes may mean less staff available.
  • ihateyes
    ihateyes Posts: 1,326 Forumite
    Layo909 wrote: »
    Rang Scottish Power yesterday and waiting time at 10.30 was 9-14 mins.

    When is the best time of day to ring, to avoid waiting in queues - first thing in morning?

    ring first thing is best option. never ring at lunch, 4pm and 5 pm as the 8am/9am staff will be finishing up for the day!
    Promo codes are never always cheaper..... isnt that right EuropCar?
  • spike7451
    spike7451 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Steve Wright once said the best bet is NOT to press 1,2,4, ect but just wait.Worked for me a few times.
  • ankspon
    ankspon Posts: 2,371 Forumite
    They ring you back if you wait for the option,they ask for your number and give you a time when they will ring.
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