An end to 0870 numbers?

Apparently, new rules to be introduced from Feb 2008 mean organisations
which use 0870 numbers will no longer be able to receive revenue share
from using these numbers, and will have to bear the full cost of calls
received.

As I understand it, YHA did away with publishing the actual numbers for
its hostels in favour of 0870 numbers because it earned a share of the
call cost. I wonder whether they will continue to use them or go back
to using the proper numbers instead once there's no financial benefit?

Personally, I'd be glad to see the back of the 0870 numbers which
charge me national rate whether I'm calling from a mile away or from
the other end of the country.

Jacki said...
> Personally, I'd be glad to see the back of the 0870 numbers which
> charge me national rate whether I'm calling from a mile away or from
> the other end of the country.
>
There's always this:
http://www.saynoto0870.com/

Unfortunately it's got a habit of not having the numbers I want because
it relies heavily on user input. It's still a good resource though and
is growing fairly quickly.

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Jacki	An end to 0870 numbers? Apparently, new rules to be introduced from Feb 2008 mean organisations which use 0870 numbers will no longer be able to receive revenue share from using these numbers, and will have to bear the full cost of calls received. As I understand it, YHA did away with publishing the actual numbers for its hostels in favour of 0870 numbers because it earned a share of the call cost. I wonder whether they will continue to use them or go back to using the proper numbers instead once there's no financial benefit? Personally, I'd be glad to see the back of the 0870 numbers which charge me national rate whether I'm calling from a mile away or from the other end of the country.

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Fran	Re: An end to 0870 numbers? Jacki said... > Personally, I'd be glad to see the back of the 0870 numbers which > charge me national rate whether I'm calling from a mile away or from > the other end of the country. > There's always this: http://www.saynoto0870.com/ Unfortunately it's got a habit of not having the numbers I want because it relies heavily on user input. It's still a good resource though and is growing fairly quickly. -- To reply see 'from' in headers; lose the domain, and insert dots and @ where common sense dictates.