Say no to 0870

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 10:51

It costs a fortune to phone one from a UK phone let alone theTRNC this is website dedicated to get the ordinary non premium rate number

http://www.saynoto0870.com/numbersearch.php

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 10:53

I agree. The 0870 number is a ripoff.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 11:02

I just called 0870 but I couldn't say No because it didn't ring, do I need a dialling code first ????

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 11:05

paul probably 0044 first i think x

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 11:38

Paul, sometimes you can dial certain companies from here with the 0044 before the 0870, and other companies don't accept it.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 12:26

Far too many serious people I'm afraid, I was being silly. Dialled 0870 and got no answer was meant to be a joke but thanks anyway both of you lovely ladies for trying to be helpful.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 13:37

In some cases an 0870, 0845 or 0871 numbers do not give you options. If they don't I suggest that as a rule you don't boycot them at first but call and get a landline number. (At least they have a number; never trade with a company or person you cannot call.)

At IAH we have an 0871 number (we do both show you our Skype and land line numbers too).

In our case the 0871 number does help to offset the cost of the high number of "information only" - then I will buy direct or I have bouight direct now need your advice! calls coming in and our policy to call clients worldwide without hesitation

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 13:46

Paul. Don't bother and save your money.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 13:48

Unrelated question if i send a fax to a uk number using 0044 do i then have to drop the first 0 of the uk number?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 14:41

Dermici Msg 9 - yes the same if it is a phone number

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 15:09

Excellent link.



I checked a couple of sites: T-Mobile & Sky TV. It works.





Thanks.

SteveAustin



Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 202

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 23:19

If you have an Android smartphone, download the app "say no to 08".



When you dial any number starting with 08 your phone will automatically connect to the internet and find, if available, a landline number. Saves a fortune when using a mobile.



Mike.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 23:29

0871 number's tariffs have got to be be advertised - there are strict rules about this.



Not all 0871 numbers are a "ripoff" - as usual on here - generality rules!

SteveAustin



Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 202

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 23:35

All 08 numbers from a mobile are a rip off as non geographical so not included in contract allowances.



Mike.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 23:36

proger1, I got it ;-)

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 23:55

I dialled a 0871 number the other day and got the impression the guy at the other end was wasting time in order to rack up the charges.

Many thanks for an excellent post.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 11:24

Thanks Robert Msg 1 - I saw some errors on our IAH entries and have had them changed.