Iain wrote:

> Jono wrote:
>
>> i'm willing to reconsider using 0845 , but do need something similar as
>> i believe that the 0845 number is etched into peoples minds as a local
>> rate number ,
>
> There is no such thing as a local rate number. Calls to 0845 numbers
> cost more to call then the other end of the country. It's a sign of a
> rip-off. Of couse it will end before too long anyway, becasue the rules
> will prevent the recipient being paid.
>
>> the offerings from skype for a landline number look
>> forgein and i dont want people thinking there making a call to a frogein
>> phone number ,when where based in the u.k.

Not quite sure what you mean by that; you might also want to work on your
spelling, punctuation and grammar before worry about a foreign-looking
phone number.

> Well, perhaps if you were to write in English that would be more
> convincing, but all the decent VOIP providers will let you choose a
> proper number in the dialling code area of your choice. A normal 01nn
> nnnnnn number.
>
> Skype also hands out normal numbers, but Skype is poor value and doesn't
> provide the facilities you want.

After Skype's debacle with their 0207 numbers, I'd be reluctant to touch
them with a barge pole.

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