relaxandchillout@gmail.com explained on 12/08/2007 :
> On 11 Aug, 21:21, Iain <no-...@hairydog.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> don't depend on 0845
>> services continuing in the longer term: you may lose that number in a
>> year or two.
>
> Sorry for butting in but 0845 services/numbers may be withdrawn?

But away. Yes they may. Or at least change significantly.

>
> How likely is this?

Very. They are under review at the moment.

> Is this some Ofcom thinggy?

Yes.

0870 numbers are to be changed early next year - the cost of calling
them will be the same as 01 or 02 numbers & no revenue share will be
permitted - 0845s may or may not follow suit in time.