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0800 numbers - are they free to call?
I have always wondered this but are 0800 numbers free to call from a mobile?
If it makes any difference, I'm on o2. |
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I have always wondered this but are 0800 numbers free to call from a mobile?
If it makes any difference, I'm on o2. |
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This is due to change but it could take a while.
GiffGaff the o2 owned virtual network does not charge for 0800 or any other free number ranges. |
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it's odd is it not.
I rang the AA on either a 0800, or 0845 number - and it didn't even count as my normal minutes. It was charged extra. same with texting the BBC 85058 (or whatever it is). That wasn't a "free" text either. |
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Try reporting a minor crime incident to 101.
The police certainly don't seem to want to help us them! |
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it's odd is it not.
I rang the AA on either a 0800, or 0845 number - and it didn't even count as my normal minutes. It was charged extra. same with texting the BBC 85058 (or whatever it is). That wasn't a "free" text either. 0800 from most mobiles are charged at local rate and not included in minutes. |
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Try reporting a minor crime incident to 101.
The police certainly don't seem to want to help us them! |
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Use 0800 Buster
![]() Dial normal landline number and it forwards you to the 0800 or 0808 & 0500 number for free! http://www.0800buster.co.uk/ No registration or set-up is necessary, and the service is completely free*. Just dial 01209 63 0800, enter the full free-phone number you want to call at the prompt, then press #—it’s that simple! |
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