Non Geographical Numbers

[Doug_M]

A previously posted useful link giving the direct dial landline number instead of 0870 and 0845 numbers has now been streamlined into a database type format and renamed.

http://www.saynoto0870.com

Very useful when trying to contact companies from France and now easier to use than the previous long list.

[Ecossais]

Thanks for highlighting this website. Given that the company is earning at least 1p per minute for the call, I wonder how many call centres intentionally make callers queue listening to music and adverts before being connected? Their queuing message should really be Were grateful for the delay, your call is important to us and you business appreciated at the rate of 1p per minute!

A couple of other points if youre dialling 0870 numbers in the UK:

Although the company may say calls charged at national rate the calls will not come out of any inclusive call value you may get from your telephone provider. There dont seem to be any cheap deals to 0870 numbers, even from telephone providers like One-Tel or TalkTalk etc.

Some mobile operators charge separately for calls to 0870 numbers for example with O2, calls come out of your inclusive minutes allowance but T-Mobile charges 10p per minute.

One 0870 number worthy of a mention if youre looking for cheap international calls is JustDial - 0870 790 4195. Although OneTel (and others) are cheaper from landlines, I use JustDial from my O2 mobile to call friends in Australia while Im at work (the time difference means the best time to call is around lunch time UK time). You dial the 0870 number and during the announcement dial the international landline number you wish to call. My calls are therefore free if I dont exceed my monthly call allowance.

PS: Beware of 0871 numbers they cost 10p per minute!