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Re: [LUG] 0870 numbers ...

 

On Thu, 2 Jul 2009, Brad Rogers wrote:

> On Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:35:00 +0100 (BST)
> Gordon Henderson <gordon+dcglug@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hello Gordon,
>
>> 0800 are free, but unlikely to find them - just remember 0800 is *not*
>> free from a mobile!
>
> Some 0800 numbers are free from mobiles.  A lot depends on which network
> you use but calls to charities like Childline or the Samaritans can be
> free.
>
> Obviously, check with your service provider first.

OK, sure - there are a few that are still free... The mobile companies 
clamped down on them after people were dialling 0800 numbers to then use a 
calling card to make cheaper calls than the mobile companies would give 
them...

Gordon

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