New International Call-through on a geographic number

#1 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 01:43 PM

Just to let you all know, we are now trialling a new call-through service on
a UK geographic number - 01442 826823. This new service is intended for
anyone who can call UK landlines for free with a calling package to make
free international calls. The service can be used 24/7. You will be able to
call the same destinations as with our O2 mobile access number 0773 066
6890. Anyone with cross-network inclusive minutes on a mobile contract
should use the O2 number instead of the geographic number, as we expect the
geographic number to be in huge demand!

Just as a reminder, the destinations are as follows:

Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azores
Belgium
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
Canada
Chile
China
China-mobile
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hong Kong-mobile
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Korea (South)
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama City
Peru (Lima)
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Russia (Moscow)
Russia (St Petersburg)
Singapore
Singapore-mobile
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Thailand-mobile
UK Freephone
UK National
UK Local Rate 0845
USA
USA (Alaska)
USA (Hawaii)
USA-mobile
Venezuela (Caracas)

--
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#2 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 03:52 PM

"Mikael Armstrong" <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote in message
news:454b4cce.0@entanet...
> Just to let you all know, we are now trialling a new call-through service
on
> a UK geographic number - 01442 826823.

Isn't that a pager number charged at something silly a minute?

Regards
Andrew

#3 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 04:01 PM

"Andrew Crane" <news2@inweb.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "Mikael Armstrong" <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote in message
> news:454b4cce.0@entanet...
>> Just to let you all know, we are now trialling a new call-through service
> on
>> a UK geographic number - 01442 826823.
>
> Isn't that a pager number charged at something silly a minute?
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
>
>

NO. That was 01426, which was nuked a while back.

#4 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 04:02 PM

"Andrew Crane" <news2@inweb.co.uk> wrote in message
news:eifolc$1onr$1@custnews.inweb.co.uk
> "Mikael Armstrong" <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote in message
> news:454b4cce.0@entanet...
> > Just to let you all know, we are now trialling a new
> > call-through service on a UK geographic number - 01442
> > 826823.
>
> Isn't that a pager number charged at something silly a
> minute?

On an 01xxx number..? I can't see how that could be charged at anything
other than normal rate.

I know one thing, if it allows calls to 0870 numbers it will probably
spend most of its time maxed out..!

Ivor

#5 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 04:05 PM

"Ivor Jones" <ivor@despammed.invalid> wrote in message
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> "Andrew Crane" <news2@inweb.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:eifolc$1onr$1@custnews.inweb.co.uk
> > "Mikael Armstrong" <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote in message
> > news:454b4cce.0@entanet...
> > > Just to let you all know, we are now trialling a new
> > > call-through service on a UK geographic number - 01442
> > > 826823.
> >
> > Isn't that a pager number charged at something silly a
> > minute?
>
> On an 01xxx number..? I can't see how that could be charged at anything
> other than normal rate.
>
> I know one thing, if it allows calls to 0870 numbers it will probably
> spend most of its time maxed out..!
>
> Ivor
>
>

Only 0845 I'm afraid!

#6 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 05:04 PM

Hello,

I use simpler service from Superline to make cheap internatonal calls
from my mobile.

See: http://www.superline.co.uk/mobile.html

David

#7 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 05:18 PM

<section.xiv@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I use simpler service from Superline to make cheap internatonal calls
> from my mobile.
>
> See: http://www.superline.co.uk/mobile.html
>
> David
>

How can it be simpler? With Superline you have to pay a a charge as well as
dialling an access number. WIth this service you just dial an access number
and there is no further charge!

#8 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 05:20 PM

"NoNeedToKnow" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:ghumk2plimefgkmclc67rs35413bag5i28@complete-pc-services.info...
> On 3 Nov 2006, "Ivor Jones" <ivor@despammed.invalid> wrote:
>
> >On an 01xxx number..? I can't see how that could be charged at anything
> >other than normal rate.
>
> You may find different charges apply if calling 01481, 01534, or 01624.

I can confirm that 01442 is a genuine geographic number and it is charged at
geographic number rates by all providers.

#9 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 05:21 PM

On 3 Nov 2006, "Ivor Jones" <ivor@despammed.invalid> wrote:

>On an 01xxx number..? I can't see how that could be charged at anything
>other than normal rate.

You may find different charges apply if calling 01481, 01534, or 01624.

#10 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 07:26 PM

M.Dexter@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
> On Fri, 3 Nov 2006 13:43:19 -0000, "Mikael Armstrong"
> <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote:
>
> > You will be able to
> >call the same destinations as with our O2 mobile access number 0773 066
> >6890. Anyone with cross-network inclusive minutes on a mobile contract
> >should use the O2 number instead of the geographic number, as we expect the
> >geographic number to be in huge demand!
> Just tried this number from my mobile and got the message saying
> " this service is only available OFF PEAK please redial after SEVEN
> PM".

Its definitely a geo number.

Code: 01442 82
Area: Markyate
Locality: Tring, Hertfordshire
Operator: British Telecom
Tariff Band: National (inc VAT)
Service: Geographic

The mobile access number only works after 7pm and all weekend.

#11 (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 01:13 AM

M.Dexter@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
> On 3 Nov 2006 11:26:59 -0800, jhp247@googlemail.com wrote:
>
> >
> >M.Dexter@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
> >> On Fri, 3 Nov 2006 13:43:19 -0000, "Mikael Armstrong"
> >> <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > You will be able to
> >> >call the same destinations as with our O2 mobile access number 0773 066
> >> >6890. Anyone with cross-network inclusive minutes on a mobile contract
> >> >should use the O2 number instead of the geographic number, as we expect the
> >> >geographic number to be in huge demand!
> >> Just tried this number from my mobile and got the message saying
> >> " this service is only available OFF PEAK please redial after SEVEN
> >> PM".
> >
> >Its definitely a geo number.
> >
> >Code: 01442 82
> >Area: Markyate
> >Locality: Tring, Hertfordshire
> >Operator: British Telecom
> >Tariff Band: National (inc VAT)
> >Service: Geographic
> >
> >The mobile access number only works after 7pm and all weekend.
> It is a good service but although you are supposed to be able to call
> 0845 numbers you can't just tried .

But it does let you call 0800 numbers handy for mobile users who are
normally charged to call them.

#12 (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 10:51 AM

Can you (or anyone else) confirm if this is allowed on the 3 network?
They seem to be real sticklers for not allowing this. Anyone found out
more info?
Thanks very much.

#13 (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 03:46 PM

Yes, I tried on '3' and it's come out of my inclusive minutes (you can
also use the O2 number OK on '3')

©® wrote:
> Can you (or anyone else) confirm if this is allowed on the 3 network?
> They seem to be real sticklers for not allowing this. Anyone found out
> more info?
> Thanks very much.

#14 (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 04:25 PM

"Mikael Armstrong" <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote in message
news:454b7f48.0@entanet...
>> I use simpler service from Superline to make cheap internatonal calls
>> from my mobile.
> How can it be simpler? With Superline you have to pay a a charge as well
> as
> dialling an access number. WIth this service you just dial an access
> number
> and there is no further charge!

Maybe he means 'simpler' in an Orange sort of way?

;-)

--

J B

#15 (**permalink**) 11-05-2006, 08:51 AM

The 01442 code is in the general area of Hemel Hempstead
(http://www.ukphoneinfo.com/cgi-bin-P...Submit=Submit).

It worked fine for me this morning for a call to Spain. In fact, the
Spanish phone started to ring as soon as I'd finished dialling - no
delay at all.

#16 (**permalink**) 11-07-2006, 01:47 AM

"Mikael Armstrong" <Mikael@Lexgreen.com> wrote in message
news:454b4cce.0@entanet...
> Just to let you all know, we are now trialling a new call-through service
> on
> a UK geographic number - 01442 826823.
<snip>
>
Where's it gone?
Tonight I call it and it just rings

Steve Terry

#17 (**permalink**) 11-07-2006, 08:10 AM

On 07 Nov 2006, "Steve Terry" <g4wwk@tesco.net> wrote:

>Where's it gone?
>Tonight I call it and it just rings

See MID: <454f3f06.0@entanet>
Or, for MickeySoft Outlook Express users: <news:454f3f06.0@entanet>

Not showing all posts is a regular 'feature' of good old MSOE :-(

#18 (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 12:16 AM

"NoNeedToKnow" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> On 07 Nov 2006, "Steve Terry" <g4wwk@tesco.net> wrote:
>
>>Where's it gone?
>>Tonight I call it and it just rings
>
> See MID: <454f3f06.0@entanet>
> Or, for MickeySoft Outlook Express users: <news:454f3f06.0@entanet
> Not showing all posts is a regular 'feature' of good old MSOE :-(
>
I see, too popular.

I guess Mikael's thinking along the lines of having several Geo numbers
located around the country so those with inc local rate can use them

If so, one for Brighton (01273) please Mikael

Steve Terry

#19 (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 09:50 AM

On Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:16:44 GMT, "Steve Terry" <g4wwk@tesco.net>
wrote:

>several Geo numbers
>located around the country so those with inc local rate can use them

I didn't know there were any providers left who charge less for local
calls than national ones. Which do you use?

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#20 (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 12:36 PM

On Wed, 8 Nov 2006 09:50:41 UTC, hairydog@despammed.com wrote:

> On Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:16:44 GMT, "Steve Terry" <g4wwk@tesco.net>
> wrote:
>
> >several Geo numbers
> >located around the country so those with inc local rate can use them
>
> I didn't know there were any providers left who charge less for local
> calls than national ones.

BT...on non residential tariffs.

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#21 (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 07:24 PM

<hairydog@despammed.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:16:44 GMT, "Steve Terry" <g4wwk@tesco.net>
> wrote:
>
>>several Geo numbers
>>located around the country so those with inc local rate can use them
>
> I didn't know there were any providers left who charge less for local
> calls than national ones. Which do you use?
> Iain
>
I have friends who still have 121 personal tariffs with unlimited local

But true very few inc local rate tariffs left

Steve Terry

#22 (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 10:59 PM

On 8 Nov 2006 12:36:08 GMT, "Bob Eager" <rde42@spamcop.net> wrote:

>> I didn't know there were any providers left who charge less for local
>> calls than national ones.
>
>BT...on non residential tariffs.

Really?

The BT Business tariffs I know of don't. The tariffs all seem to refer
to "UK National and Local calls"

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#23 (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 11:22 PM

On Wed, 8 Nov 2006 22:59:20 UTC, hairydog@despammed.com wrote:

> On 8 Nov 2006 12:36:08 GMT, "Bob Eager" <rde42@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> >> I didn't know there were any providers left who charge less for local
> >> calls than national ones.
> >
> >BT...on non residential tariffs.
>
> Really?
>
> The BT Business tariffs I know of don't. The tariffs all seem to refer
> to "UK National and Local calls"

<http://www.serviceview.bt.com/list/c...rges.boo/00165.
htm>

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#24 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 10:07 AM

On 8 Nov 2006 23:22:56 GMT, "Bob Eager" <rde42@spamcop.net> wrote:

>> The BT Business tariffs I know of don't. The tariffs all seem to refer
>> to "UK National and Local calls"
>
>
><http://www.serviceview.bt.com/list/c...rges.boo/00165.
>htm>

Ye gods! What a rip-off! Are there really businesses who pay those
rates?

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#25 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 12:38 PM

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:07:27 UTC, hairydog@despammed.com wrote:

> On 8 Nov 2006 23:22:56 GMT, "Bob Eager" <rde42@spamcop.net> wrote:
>
> >> The BT Business tariffs I know of don't. The tariffs all seem to refer
> >> to "UK National and Local calls"
> >
> >
> ><http://www.serviceview.bt.com/list/c...rges.boo/00165.
> >htm>
>
> Ye gods! What a rip-off! Are there really businesses who pay those
> rates?

Possibly. But you see my point. Ther *are* other tariffs, and they *do*
differentiate between national and local calls. In practice, they'll be
heavily discounted in most cases, but the discount is unlikely to remove
that differential.

Our home line is on that tariff, but we rarely if ever make calls via
BT.

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