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0800 number not free?
rizla01
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I posted this on the 'arms' board where it was met with muted response.
am I the only one that thinks that this is wrong?
AN 0800 NUMBER THAT COSTS MONEY?
Check out the latest 118118 TV advert. (The one with the idiotic moustached twins) and read the text at the bottom of the screen.
(I think the number is 0800 389 1118. or similar.)
69p for a connection and 19p per min thereafter!!
SHOULD THIS BE ALLOWED?
am I the only one that thinks that this is wrong?
AN 0800 NUMBER THAT COSTS MONEY?
Check out the latest 118118 TV advert. (The one with the idiotic moustached twins) and read the text at the bottom of the screen.
(I think the number is 0800 389 1118. or similar.)
69p for a connection and 19p per min thereafter!!
SHOULD THIS BE ALLOWED?
"Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."
Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
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Are you sure the text says this number is chargeable?
Maybe its warning 0800 numbers are chargeable if connected via the 118118 service?
I've not seen the advert to know, just guessing :-)0 -
69p connection + 19p / min is for the 118 118 number, not for the 0800 number I would have thought.
Maybe the 0800 number is for customer services or something.
They offer a free DQ service on: 0800 118 3733 which from landlines is free to call. (It mentions you have to register online, you don't just let it go through it's spiel).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!)0 -
Please check the advert tonight and see what you conclude.
It does appear to state quite clearly that you need to dial the 0800 number and that the charge is as stated. I have had to study the advert a few times to be sure.
Point of interest, if you dial ONLY 118118 does that get you put through?"Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.0 -
couldn't find the ad online but......I did find this though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TglPLefN8nM&NR=1
Very amusing."Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.0 -
http://www.118.com/registration.aspx?tab=2
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Easy! Just enter your details and we'll make sure you get your number registered for free calls on our 0800 118 3733 service.
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http://www.118.com/registration.aspx?tab=2
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Easy! Just enter your details and we'll make sure you get your number registered for free calls on our 0800 118 3733 service.
Note that 0800 calls from most mobiles carry a network charge.
...and the good thing is you don't have to bother registering.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!)0 -
Hi Browntoa.
different number than the advert but check out the ad and see what you conclude from the text.
confusing, I'd say."Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.0 -
Anyone seen the advert?"Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.0
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2006/dec/02/news.mobilephones
although believe might be some sort of opt in marketing attachedAny posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.0 -
The 0800 number in the ad is simply a freephone number for 118 customer service!0
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