mikey4020 wrote on Aug 16
th, 2006 at 12:02pm:
I tried the freephone 0800 number listed but conveniently enough it couldn't verify my phone. (could be temporary will try later) What I would like to know is how much does it cost to call the 0208 number from a BT landline?
If the freephone number asks for a mobile number then just ignore it a few times because on some systems they still put you through. Some are rude though and just hang up on you. The cost of calling a 01 or 02 number known as geographical numbers will cost a 3ppm from a BT landline daytime, and 5.5p for an hour during the evening & weekend. Other landline providers generally charge less than BT unless you're on a NTL/Telewest landline. Also, if you have an all-inclusive calling package then the call will be free again depending on type of package and time of day you call.
Quote:Nope, an 0870 number is
NOT free and that is
misleading for Fresh/TalkTalk/Carephoneware to mention that. An 0870 costs 7.5ppm daytime (again from a BT landline). Other networks generally charge more than BT for 084x/087x calls and in some cases it can cost upto 40ppm from a mobile.