0800 numbers

talos · Sep 16, 2012, 10:32:25

Im with Idnet phone service, basic landline only, is it free for me to call 0800 numbers ?

Baz · Sep 16, 2012, 10:37:17

I thought ALL 0800 numbers were free no matter who you are with

does it not say any where on the homepage

Rik · Sep 16, 2012, 11:05:02

It is, Bob.

Ardua · Sep 16, 2012, 12:35:39

Quote from: talos on Sep 16, 2012, 10:32:25
Im with Idnet phone service, basic landline only, is it free for me to call 0800 numbers ?

They are indeed as are 0808 numbers. I confirmed this with Support as they are not shown on IDNet's website. I think that I am also right in saying that basic landline doesn't stop you from calling anywhere at anytime: you just have to pay for the calls that you make. Call packages plus basic landline rental make sense for heavy landline phone users. IDNet's website is quite helpful in showing the various costs and benefits.

pctech · Sep 16, 2012, 14:50:22

Think only mobile operators (with exceptions) charge for 0800 numbers.

Rik · Sep 16, 2012, 16:45:01

And they didn't use to...

Ardua · Sep 16, 2012, 16:57:16

Quote from: Rik on Sep 16, 2012, 16:45:01
And they didn't use to...

I use SayNoto0870 to find generic numbers and 0800 numbers can be called on mobiles using this link:

http://www.0800buster.co.uk/

Only useful really if your mobile has got inclusive minutes as nothing is ever really free.

pctech · Sep 16, 2012, 17:00:44

Quote from: Rik on Sep 16, 2012, 16:45:01
And they didn't use to...

Nope but they argue now its more expensive and so on.

Rik · Sep 16, 2012, 17:04:56

The real reason being that people were avoiding big bills by using 0800 gateways.

pctech · Sep 16, 2012, 17:07:23

Quote from: Rik on Sep 16, 2012, 17:04:56
The real reason being that people were avoiding big bills by using 0800 gateways.

Yep.

I tend to text rather than talk as after being on the phone all day at work, picking one up when home or out and about is the last thing I want to do

Rik · Sep 16, 2012, 17:08:20

My fingers take too long...

pctech · Sep 16, 2012, 17:13:14

I'm not much of a conversationalist anyway.

Technical Ben · Sep 16, 2012, 17:42:24

Quote from: Ardua on Sep 16, 2012, 12:35:39
... Call packages plus basic landline rental make sense for heavy landline phone users...

Quote from: Rik on Sep 16, 2012, 17:04:56
The real reason being that people were avoiding big bills by using 0800 gateways.

But you can do the same on a fixed line, with no problems. Right? So, it shows that the Mobile operators were not charging for "line (or is it wireless rental?) rental" in the proper way. OR perhaps a small charge or reverse charge on 0800 numbers (make the shops/businesses pay for the call, as they already do)?

pctech · Sep 16, 2012, 17:44:58

Think mobile operators say they don't get a slice of the income so won't carry them.

talos · Sep 17, 2012, 07:50:54

Thanks for the reply s, I thought it may be free but was not sure, Idnet's page is helpfull but it does not mention 0800 at all. Its become very confusing with the emergence of all the different 08 numbers, some you pay some are "local" some premium. I do use the "say no" site thats where I got the No from, the car insurance company I use has all 0845 contact numbers, but I found an alternative 0800.