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BexTech · 31-08-2008, 23:04

Don't have that problem.

Don't have 1571 on the line, same as I don't have voicemail on my mobiles.

It's a nasty rip-off profit making service.

When people call me if I'm on the phone or too slow to get to answer in time with 1571 / voicemail the call is taken any my callers are then charged to not speak to me. Not only do the telco then get money for that call they then get money for the returned call. My callers would rather hear a busy tone or ringing tone until I answer - same with me, if I find someone has 1571 / voicemail then I don't call them again and tell them why. Though with getting some inclusive calls now it's not so much an issue during those hours, however the called party network still earns their cut from the termination charge.

I have a dedicated 01 number that is voicemail all the time, that way if someone can't contact me on my landline, VoIP lines or mobile, then if they wish to leave a message then they call my voicemailbox number - it's then there choice to pay to leave a message and not have it forced upon them.

31-08-2008, 23:04	#6
BexTech Inactive Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Services: Virgin Media Cable TV (1TB Tivo) & Net, 120cm motorized satellite system. Posts: 309	Re: 1571 - that flipping woman......... Don't have that problem. Don't have 1571 on the line, same as I don't have voicemail on my mobiles. It's a nasty rip-off profit making service. When people call me if I'm on the phone or too slow to get to answer in time with 1571 / voicemail the call is taken any my callers are then charged to not speak to me. Not only do the telco then get money for that call they then get money for the returned call. My callers would rather hear a busy tone or ringing tone until I answer - same with me, if I find someone has 1571 / voicemail then I don't call them again and tell them why. Though with getting some inclusive calls now it's not so much an issue during those hours, however the called party network still earns their cut from the termination charge. I have a dedicated 01 number that is voicemail all the time, that way if someone can't contact me on my landline, VoIP lines or mobile, then if they wish to leave a message then they call my voicemailbox number - it's then there choice to pay to leave a message and not have it forced upon them.