Does no-one on here have an inclusive package where calls to 01/02 geographical numbers are 'free'? Does the 01 number that is in the database and that I have posted on here no longer work? If you have an inclusive package it does not make any difference to you whether you call a 01/02 number or 0800/0808 as they're both non-chargeable to you.

I've just registered today, as I need the Sky number to change my payment details.

I think it's unfair to perhaps deny a newbie the 0800 number simply because of a low post count.  I understand the reasoning behind it but it still is unfair.

IMO, a fairer way is to perhaps have a ratio system.  I have contributed a geographical number in the past, which can be verified via the IP logs, so despite having a low post count, I should qualify for the secret number. 

Interesting!

I've just phoned Sky on the 01 number, during which I had to be transferred to Technical support but was told there was a very long wait for this and was given an 0870 number to call when less busy. I then asked for an 01 number as it would be a very expensive call and she quoted this website to get it! So Sky definitely keep tabs on this place as previously mentioned.

I would like to re-iterate Dave's comment above:-

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By ringing Sky on the 01/02 geographical number (providing you have 'free' mins) instead of the freephone then Sky are unaware of this.  However, ringing on a freephone, Sky would be aware simply because these numbers carry 'stats' and Sky will notice from the 'stats' the increase in calls to their freephone number and will stop it and maybe issue another one.  This really doesn't cost Sky much at all to do this so it's not really hurting them.

Mad as it seems, ringing on an 01/02 number means not only loss of revenue but also Sky are not aware of the extra increase in traffic to the number so they don't know (unless they get it from this site) but even if they do realise people are ringing on an 01/02 number, it actually costs Sky more money to stop/block a geographical number (and possibly nearby number ranges) and then having the added costs of getting new lines in from BT to replace those that they've cut off.  This will cost Sky more money than ringing on an freephone number which, as stated earlier, probably costs Sky nothing to get a new freephone number.

Also, for those fed up of ringing Sky (or any other company for that matter) using these numbers then why not email them using, as a draft, the letter here.  The more people that complain then it increases the chances that they will resort to using lower costing numbers instead.

nads wrote on Dec 14^th, 2006 at 6:17pm:
For those paying BT linerental then see this thread.  However, its now 4p per call (not min) to a geographical (01/02) number now, not 3p per call and also Call18185 are generally the cheapest.  With a BT landline you can also get free evening & weekend calls with no monthly fee - just see my link.

However, those with a cable landline then you can't get calls as cheap as you can when using a BT landline but you can get a little bit cheap calls by visiting this thread.

A big thank you to the two forum members who supplied me with the number.

I have a TiVo pvr and to call Tivo customer services I have to call 08702 41 84 86, which is run by sky.

I wonder if the 0800 number can get me through to Tivo CS.

nads wrote on Dec 14^th, 2006 at 11:25pm:

That is correct - and 1899 and/or 18185 bill you by e-mail every month or every couple of months (online billing only) - you have to provide details for continuous credit card payments (not recommended) or Direct Debit (recommended) when you sign up online.

Thanks for everyone's help - any chance someone could PM me the 0800 number please so I have it for future reference.