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00800 numbers
jojo01
19-03-2007
Does anyone know how much these calls are charged at?

I have a BT landline but as it's an 00800 number as opposed to an 0800 number, I'm not sure whether they're free or not
intheknow
19-03-2007
It seems to be an international version of 0800, which appears to be free, although I'm not absolutely sure and can't find much on the net.
Last edited by intheknow : 19-03-2007 at 21:18
Heinz
19-03-2007
The most information I could find was on Wikipedia:
Quote:
“International Universal Freephone numbers

A universal international freephone number (UIFN) is a worldwide toll-free "800 number" issued by the ITU. Like the 800 area code issued for the NANP in the U.S. and Canada, the call is free for the caller, and the receiver pays the charges. UIFN uses ITU country code 800, so that no matter where the caller is, only the international access code (IAC) and the 8-digit UIFN need to be dialed. Currently, about 30 countries participate in the UIFN program.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freephone#International_Universal_Freephone_numbers
jojo01
20-03-2007
Thanks for the replies
Heinz
20-03-2007
BTW, did you know that 00979 numbers are international premium rate?

I'd never heard of UIPRNs until I consulted Wikipedia on the UIFNs (00800) issue above.

I use an Orchid to bar 09 and 070 calls on my landline and, now that I know about them, the program's going to be changed to bar 00979 calls as well!
Last edited by Heinz : 20-03-2007 at 14:38
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