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https://www.saynoto0870.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.cgi Main Forum >> Geographical Numbers Chat >> Say No to 0844 0870 0871, yes to local geo numbers https://www.saynoto0870.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1210157765 Message started by netstar on May 7^th, 2008 at 10:56am

Title: Say No to 0844 0870 0871, yes to local geo numbers
Post by netstar on May 7^th, 2008 at 10:56am

;DWe need use our consumer power to say enough is enough and 'No' to 0844/0870/0871 non-geographic numbers and say 'Yes' to UK local geographic numbers. All the businesses, public and government bodies who use a non-geo numbers can easily register a UK local geo numbers at:
http://www.dm-telecom.co.uk/numbers/ukgeo.php

Title: Re: Say No to 0844 0870 0871, yes to local geo num
Post by Heinz on May 7^th, 2008 at 1:35pm

Can't agree with you there (many 0844 and 0871 numbers are used by telecoms calls providers as gateway numbers for other services - typically for overseas calls). The revenue sharing aspect then pays for the legitimate service.

That use is justified and not in any way a rip off.

Title: Re: Say No to 0844 0870 0871, yes to local geo num
Post by redant on May 7^th, 2008 at 1:46pm

I also note that DM-Telecom.co.uk are a supplier of all the non-geographic numbers and advise that having a non geographic number "improves a companies professional image". Somewhat contradictory!

Title: Re: Say No to 0844 0870 0871, yes to local geo num
Post by netstar on May 8^th, 2008 at 10:57am

I mean not all businesses or companies should use local geo numbers as you rightly pointed out that many 0844 and 0871 numbers are used by telecoms calls providers as gateway numbers for other services - typically for overseas calls. But not for businesses/companies customer care numbers, doctors' surgeries and government agencies except charities which can be understandable to get few quid out of the call.