192 is to be no more.
If you are a BT phone subscriber you have plenty of choice as to what new directory enquiries service you use. Great, just as Oftel intended to open up the market, each offers differing facilities for differring call rates.
What does ntl do? Well apparently you can only use the ntl service number that they have just started promoting: 118 878. Ok so the call rate does appear reasonable - a straight 40p charge for 2 enquiries and no charge per minute. However, ntl will only allow you to use their service:
Quote:
from the community.ntl.com pages
Why canââ‚Âà ‚¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢t NTL customers dial other 118XXX numbers?
To ensure a high level of service, NTL are insisting that all Direct Enquiries Service Providers agree in to a minimum level of service and quality, we are currently in negotiations with these suppliers. Once we have completed negotiations we will open up these 118 numbers.
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At ntl's normal pace of "coming soon" don't hold your breath for increased choice.
So much for Oftel's planned competition.