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- September 27, 2022
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What is the PSTN switch off? OK, let’s cut to the chase, The ‘Public Switched Telephone Network’ (PSTN) is due to be switched off in 2025. That means no more of the fixed, ‘stick your plug in the wall’ lines we’ve known since, well forever! Why is this happening – quite simply to make
Read More- December 18, 2020
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O3 numbers have increasingly grown in popularity and are now a firm favourite for businesses of all sizes, especially those who want to create a national presence. Much like other geographic numbers such as 0800 or indeed 0808, 03 contact numbers are a caller-friendly option in terms of their attractive affordability factor. What’s more, with
Read More- March 1, 2019
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Numbers starting with 03 were introduced in 2007 to allow businesses to offer a single point of contact across the UK, with the same rates as normal 01 and 02 numbers attract. As such, a calling a 0370 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landlines. Ofcom, the UK’s
Read More- February 28, 2019
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Since 2012, FreedomPop has created a sizable phone service in the UK running on the 4G network. They believe in making calls and texts as free as they can as well as connecting various devices. You can buy a FreedomPop device at a number of online stores; check their website for details. The price for
Read More- February 26, 2019
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Numbers starting with “01” are normal lines, used by homes, businesses, and individuals. These numbers are geographic numbers, meaning, the location of the subscriber may be identified using the number. For example “223” is the area code for Cambridge, and the phone number starting with “01223” means the location of the subscriber is Cambridge. Ofcom,
Read More- February 25, 2019
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0872 numbers are service numbers, where the caller pays a higher amount, compared to normal landline call rates, for the service being provided. Ofcom, which regulates the call charges in the UK, has set a range of 11p to 68p per minute, for 0872 numbers. This is in addition to a 13p charge per-call. As
Read More- February 24, 2019
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03 numbers are chargeable numbers similar to 08 numbers, introduced in 2007 to allow organisations to offer their consumers a single national point of contact without additional service charges. Rate wise, calls to 03 numbers are similar to calls made to standard 01 and 02 numbers. Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator who regulate rates for
Read More- February 21, 2019
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FreedomPop believes in rewriting the rules of mobile phone services ever since it was established in 2011. It currently uses the 4G LTE network and works to create free data not only on mobile phones, but also with Dropbox and Skype. However the way 0844 are organised prevents them from being free. For these type
Read More- February 20, 2019
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0843 numbers are premium special rate numbers, used by organisations to render some service over the phone. These numbers are not tied to any special region. 0843 numbers attract both an access charge and a service charge. The access charge goes to the telecom company, and the service charge goes to the organisation who has
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