Say NO to 0870!
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It seems that Oftel are taking note of peoples concerns over 0870 numbers:
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However, Oftel aren't exactly known for having the sharpest of teeth...
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However, Oftel aren't exactly known for having the sharpest of teeth...
For those who wanted the update..
Ofcom puts forward 0870 proposition
Ofcom has laid down its proposals for the 0870 number range and other numbering schemes, following the closure of its consultation last December.
The 08 numbering range for chargeable services will be restructured, Ofcom says. New numbers will be banded by price and the type of service they provide, to allow an association to be built in the consumers mind. This is based on the idea that the lower the number following the 08, such as 082, the lower the charge, versus for instance 089. This proposal complements work already underway to change the current 084 and 087 numbering ranges, Ofcom said.
An 06 number range will be introduced for personalised numbers, Ofcom proposes, which will eventually replace today's 070 personal numbers, both of which will have a price ceiling introduced. Ofcom says 070 numbers are often confused with mobile numbers by consumers. This move will prevent scams as 06 will be easily identifiable, and will allow 07 numbers to be clearly associated with mobile phones.
In addition, providers that have formerly abused trust by ripping off consumers on call charges will not be allocated new numbers if it is thought they may do so again.
The regulator proposes that it will create a new, country-wide number range on 03. This will be charged at the same rate as geographic numbers, which will enable businesses requiring a national presence to use this range without charging a premium. This range could also be offered in low-cost call packages by fixed or mobile operators.
To preserve telephone numbers further, Ofcom will charge a small administration fee to help providers use the numbers already allocated to them as efficiently as possible. Ofcom will also award blocks of numbers in smaller batches of one thousand, rather than ten thousand.
These proposals are again being consulted upon; the channel has until 4 May to reply.
Ofcom puts forward 0870 proposition
Ofcom has laid down its proposals for the 0870 number range and other numbering schemes, following the closure of its consultation last December.
The 08 numbering range for chargeable services will be restructured, Ofcom says. New numbers will be banded by price and the type of service they provide, to allow an association to be built in the consumers mind. This is based on the idea that the lower the number following the 08, such as 082, the lower the charge, versus for instance 089. This proposal complements work already underway to change the current 084 and 087 numbering ranges, Ofcom said.
An 06 number range will be introduced for personalised numbers, Ofcom proposes, which will eventually replace today's 070 personal numbers, both of which will have a price ceiling introduced. Ofcom says 070 numbers are often confused with mobile numbers by consumers. This move will prevent scams as 06 will be easily identifiable, and will allow 07 numbers to be clearly associated with mobile phones.
In addition, providers that have formerly abused trust by ripping off consumers on call charges will not be allocated new numbers if it is thought they may do so again.
The regulator proposes that it will create a new, country-wide number range on 03. This will be charged at the same rate as geographic numbers, which will enable businesses requiring a national presence to use this range without charging a premium. This range could also be offered in low-cost call packages by fixed or mobile operators.
To preserve telephone numbers further, Ofcom will charge a small administration fee to help providers use the numbers already allocated to them as efficiently as possible. Ofcom will also award blocks of numbers in smaller batches of one thousand, rather than ten thousand.
These proposals are again being consulted upon; the channel has until 4 May to reply.
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