"Jono" <nothanks@blueyonder.invalid> wrote in message
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> Gareth explained on 08/07/2007 :
>> "BGN" <nickmooney@spamcop.net> wrote in message
>> news:4khu8395pn2vl5vrnddlpvul2t1rde6lh0@4ax.com...
>>> On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 23:15:23 +0100, "Gareth" <hotmail.com@dgareth.spm>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>I just checked my Orange bill and I notice that I have been charged 35p
>>>>a
>>>>minute for calling 0871 numbers. Wtf?
>>>
>>> They're generally revenue generating numbers and cost more to call
>>> than an 0870 number.
>>>
>>> I suggest you review an updated copy of your T&C's to check what the
>>> call charges are stated as.
>>
>> I wasn't clear enough - Orange charge 35p a minute for *all* 0871
>> numbers - even callthrough 0871 numbers that are charged by other
>> operators at 10p a minute (T-Mobile) or 15p a minute (Virgin).
>>
>> There is no rationale related to the actual call cost to the operator for
>> Orange to do this.
>>
>
> Yes there is. Profit.
>
> Why would a telco want you to be encouraged to use a callthrough number?

Aside from the fact that the Orange pricing structure penalises calls to all
0871 numbers - and not just call through numbers - there's also the issue
that the charge is simply scandalous.

Why should it be any business of the service provider that I elect to use
0871 numbers for their call through facility?

Gareth.