Talk:0845 number
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[edit] 0845
Cost of calling 0845 numbers according to BT web site BT Pricing: Non-geographic numbers from August 1 2007.
Daytime 2ppm, evenings 0.5ppm. No weekend rate. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.168.115.152 (talk) 10:12, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
Note: The 2ppm/0.5ppm prices for 0845s only apply to certain BT packages. If you are on BT but not subscribed to one of those packages, you will pay approximately double that (3.9ppm peak/1ppm off-peak).
Nevertheless, I would still disagree with the wording in the opening paragraphs that describe 0845 as "revenue sharing" and "premium rate". Only very large companies with massive call volume will ever get any revenue share from 0845s; most businesses use them because they are free for them to use. "Premium rate" is a flat lie: The term premium rate applies to charges greater than 10ppm from a BT landline (and usually much more); 0845s are nowhere near that. Spudley (talk) 14:21, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] 0844
This cost of calls to 0844 can be higher, lower or the same as 0845. Would be helpful to have 0844 incorporated into the article too.
More specifically, the cost of 0844 can range from 0.5ppm to 5ppm, depending on the range.
Differences between the two: 0844: A range of different prices. 0845: All 0845 numbers are the same price.
0844: A given number is always the same price. 0845: The price changes depending on the time of the call, between peak and off-peak rates.
Additionally, if 0844s are mentioned, it should also be added that 0843s are currently being introduced, which will operate in the same way as 0844. (this is because Ofcom is running out of 0844 numbers).
Spudley (talk) 14:25, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] 084
Ofcom plans to make "084" the lower rate number [1]. When the details are finalised, this should be reflected in the article.
User Abut 13:49, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
This is not correct: 084 numbers are *already* at the lower rate described in the linked article. There are unlikely to be any further changes to 084* numbers. There will be changes to 087* numbers, and also the addition of a new range (03*), which is currently being introduced. Spudley (talk) 14:28, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] saynoto0870.com
See the talk page for saynoto0870.com for the discussion on the inclusion of this link. -- [Jam][talk] 12:38, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
[edit] 03
The new 03 number ranges will begin to be available starting from November 2007. These have been given a pricing structure that is required to match the geographic 01 and 02 ranges (including being included in any bundled minutes packages). 0845 and other existing 08 numbers will continue to operate, but the expectation in the industry is that 03 numbers will quickly replace 0845 in the minds of businesses and consumers. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Spudley (talk • contribs) 16:58, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Three mobile network
To call an 0845 number from the mobile network "Three" or "3" it is 15p a minute. Adamfawcett 20:21, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks for your message. The page already says it costs 15p from a 3 mobile. ~~ [Jam][talk] 21:18, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Neutrality
It strikes me that the tone of the opening paragraph of this article is somewhat weighted. Not sure if this is because someone intended to quote or reference some sources, or just has an axe to grind. Tafkam (talk) 22:00, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
