05-Apr-2012 11:34

Free 0800 Calls from Mobiles?

Calls to (freephone) 0800 numbers could be free from UK mobiles in a bid to tackle confusion over the costs. Most 0800 phone calls currently cost mobile callers about 20p per minute.

But, under Ofcom proposals, these could soon be free from mobiles too…

The idea is part of a plan to clarify costs for residential and business users calling businesses, public services and other organisations on numbers starting 03x, 08x, 09x and 118x.

Unless they are using BT lines, callers are unable to tell how much they are being charged and can unwittingly run up large bills.

Indeed, Watchdog Consumer Focus said, many people thought the calls were already free.

Ofcom aims to make a final decision on the new rules by early next year.

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