Comments on: Goodbye to my 0870 numbers http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php The blog of a person who can not think of a good tagline Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:21:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Roger White http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php/comment-page-1#comment-35095 Roger White Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:41:55 +0000 http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php#comment-35095 The issue with 0870 and 0845 numbers are that they are so costly from mobiles. Even "free fone" 0800 numbers cost much higher than standard call rates and aren't included in call packages. It puts people off and encourages them to seek geographic numbers. The issue with 0870 and 0845 numbers are that they are so costly from mobiles. Even “free fone” 0800 numbers cost much higher than standard call rates and aren’t included in call packages. It puts people off and encourages them to seek geographic numbers.

]]> By: Rajiv http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php/comment-page-1#comment-3103 Rajiv Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:27:58 +0000 http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php#comment-3103 Those businesses thinking about the purchase of a 0871 numbers will be affected by the new changes of its regulations. To make sure that the new regulations will be followed, there are certain guidelines provided. In February 2009, the new rules for the 0871 numbers were published by OfCom. Being under the remit of the premium rate numbers regulator has been decided by OfCom to all 087 numbers, the 0870 range excluded. Giving customers with adequate pricing information is required by PhonepayPlus. The purpose is to make customers fully conscious of all the call-related costs before any actual charges are incurred. Two kinds of pricing information namely written and verbal pricing were proposed to protect customers and improve transparency. All service providers are required to give users of all premium rate services with comprehensive information so to make sure that users are clearly and fully informed of the fees before any charges are incurred. Written pricing should be presented in a manner which is understandable, straight, and with no close examination required. All promotional materials advertising 0871 numbers must present clearly the written pricing information. Likewise, before connecting a call, verbal pricing information is required to be played to a caller first in a clear, audible and obvious approach. Those businesses thinking about the purchase of a 0871 numbers will be affected by the new changes of its regulations. To make sure that the new regulations will be followed, there are certain guidelines provided.

In February 2009, the new rules for the 0871 numbers were published by OfCom. Being under the remit of the premium rate numbers regulator has been decided by OfCom to all 087 numbers, the 0870 range excluded.

Giving customers with adequate pricing information is required by PhonepayPlus. The purpose is to make customers fully conscious of all the call-related costs before any actual charges are incurred. Two kinds of pricing information namely written and verbal pricing were proposed to protect customers and improve transparency.

All service providers are required to give users of all premium rate services with comprehensive information so to make sure that users are clearly and fully informed of the fees before any charges are incurred. Written pricing should be presented in a manner which is understandable, straight, and with no close examination required. All promotional materials advertising 0871 numbers must present clearly the written pricing information. Likewise, before connecting a call, verbal pricing information is required to be played to a caller first in a clear, audible and obvious approach.

]]> By: Terence Eden http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php/comment-page-1#comment-256 Terence Eden Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:53:45 +0000 http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php#comment-256 You can also use the API provided at http://0870.me/ - there's also an Android and iPhone application which will intercept any 0870 number you dial and instead dial the geographic number. You can also use the API provided at http://0870.me/ – there's also an Android and iPhone application which will intercept any 0870 number you dial and instead dial the geographic number.

]]> By: Planet Numbers http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php/comment-page-1#comment-255 Planet Numbers Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:29:49 +0000 http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php#comment-255 Keeping 0870 or switching to an 0845 number? Is the 3.5p/minute too much for small business and is it better to switch entirely? Now they've made their ruling on 0870s, Ofcom have got 0845s in their sights... Maybe is switching to an 0844 number the best option... Keeping 0870 or switching to an 0845 number? Is the 3.5p/minute too much for small business and is it better to switch entirely? Now they've made their ruling on 0870s, Ofcom have got 0845s in their sights… Maybe is switching to an 0844 number the best option…

]]> By: Noel http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php/comment-page-1#comment-254 Noel Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:52:33 +0000 http://www.agm.me.uk/blog/2009/08/goodbye-to-my-0870-numbers.php#comment-254 Hi, I agree that something needed to be done about <a href="http://www.intelesis.co.uk/08-0870.php" rel="nofollow">0870 numbers</a> but they do offer massive benefits in terms of network based call routing that some people simply dont appreciate. Hi, I agree that something needed to be done about 0870 numbers but they do offer massive benefits in terms of network based call routing that some people simply dont appreciate.

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