Calls to 118 to be capped
The cost of 90-second calls to 118 numbers
118 004 Telecom2 £19.98 118 118 TNUK £11.23 118 212 Maureen £11.23 118 247 Yell £6.88 118 500 BT £3.10 118 402 O2 £1.13 118 855 Post Office £1.00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46369401 I've never used any of these numbers, nor the free VM one, but I know a few who have been caught out by these excessive charges. |
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It's even worse if you let these providers transfer your call to the number as this will continue to be charged at their high rate.
About time these pirates were tamed. |
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No doubt down the road these rip off merchants will find another way to continue to con people.
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Like Taf, I've never used one of these numbers. Most of the information they give can be easily accessed online, but even before then, I didn't need them.
The ironic thing is, IIRC, we were sold this particular service by the government saying that by giving us a choice of providers, they were ensuring prices would stay competitive, and that the choice of providers would be better for us. Because, obviously, having a choice of 300 or so providers who are willing to bill us anywhere from £1 a minute to £6 a call is *so* much better than having 1 provider who charged (IIRC) 50p for each enquiry. Personally, I think the whole thing is one massive scam. |
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Fortunately, Virgin Media subscribers can avoid being ripped off by using Virgin Media Directory Inquiries on 118 180.
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How much does that cost?
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https://help.virginmedia.com/system/...r-Virgin-Phone |
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Got your number.
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That's useful to know, I wasn't aware of this service from VM.
I usually use the service run by BT that is free for disabled people. |
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I don't know why people still use these services when you can access all the contact info for free online.
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Absolutely. |
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