Talk Unlimited 24

Lee · 05-07-2006, 09:54

I've recently opted to take the talk unlimited 24 package and was expecting all calls (except premium rate numbers/mobiles) to not be billed...

However it appears that for example 0845 numbers are still billed, even though that is a local rate call.. ??

The tariff guide suggests that only numbers beginning 01 or 02 are covered under talk 24, which seems daft as a call to an 0845 number is cheaper than say a national rate 01 number.

Can anyone confirm if this is correct?

Aragorn · 05-07-2006, 10:00

0845 is not a 'local' rate, it is a 'Lo-Call' non-geographic number. In NTL's terms, that translates to about 4.5p/minute peak rate and it is not included in any 'inclusive' bundle!

A rip off - I certainly think so!

The cheapest way to call an 0845 number in daytime is using Telesavers (as recommended by MoneySavingExpert) - they charge 2p/min BUT you pay whether you connect to the 0845 number or not.

HTH

Neil · 05-07-2006, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Aragorn

The cheapest way to call an 0845 number in daytime is using Telesavers (as recommended by MoneySavingExpert) - they charge 2p/min BUT you pay whether you connect to the 0845 number or not.

HTH

Or find the landline number that the 0845/0870 number 'masks' by going to www.saynoto0870.com

**Stephen** · 05-07-2006, 10:23

Yes only actual geographic numbers are included. Which means only 01 or 02 numbers.

King Of Fools · 05-07-2006, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Lee

The tariff guide suggests that only numbers beginning 01 or 02 are covered under talk 24, which seems daft as a call to an 0845 number is cheaper than say a national rate 01 number.

Unfortunately, your assumption is wrong. An 0845 number is more expensive than a national 01/02 number whatever tariff you are on.

thelem · 05-07-2006, 13:16

0845 numbers cost telewest more, because a fee is paid to the person receiving the call in addition to the usual network carriage fees paid when calls transfer between networks.

I think they are included in the new Talk 200 etc packages.

Lee · 06-07-2006, 10:10

Thanks for all the replies folks, and thanks for the links - very useful information.