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Increasingly, the telephone companies are providing “all in packages” where the geographical numbers are free to call-Talk Talk being one such provider.
Of course, I find it irritating when for no reason other than to make extra cash. (A BT operator told me that they get a percentage and the organisation does).
Organisations such as banks and utility companies then start to use 0845 0844 and 0870 numbers. You invariably get put on “hold” and if it is office hours the costs increase. When you complain or question the use of such numbers the organisations respond by telling you that it is a local rate. In actual fact they are premium rate calls because they are at a premium to paying NOTHING due to the phone package we have already paid for.
Although many members may already be aware of this website (below), here is an option to save those that are not aware some money.
http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php
My own GP`s surgery is one of the culprits, and I should mention that like the doctors, not every organisation is listed.
Of course, I find it irritating when for no reason other than to make extra cash. (A BT operator told me that they get a percentage and the organisation does).
Organisations such as banks and utility companies then start to use 0845 0844 and 0870 numbers. You invariably get put on “hold” and if it is office hours the costs increase. When you complain or question the use of such numbers the organisations respond by telling you that it is a local rate. In actual fact they are premium rate calls because they are at a premium to paying NOTHING due to the phone package we have already paid for.
Although many members may already be aware of this website (below), here is an option to save those that are not aware some money.
http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php
My own GP`s surgery is one of the culprits, and I should mention that like the doctors, not every organisation is listed.