Ofcom
0870 proposals
Ofcom has laid down its proposals for the 0870 number range and other numbering
schemes, following the closure of its consultation last December.
The 08
numbering range for chargeable services will be restructured,
Ofcom says. New numbers will be banded by price and the
type of service they provide, to allow an association to
be built in the consumers mind. This is based on the idea
that the lower the number following the 08, such as 082,
the lower the charge, versus for instance 089. This proposal
compliments work already underway to change the current
084 and 087 numbering ranges.
An 06
number range will be introduced for personalised numbers,
Ofcom proposes, which will eventually replace today’s
070 personal numbers, both of which will have a price ceiling
introduced. Ofcom says 070 numbers are often confused with
mobile numbers by consumers. This move will prevent scams
as 06 will be easily identifiable, and will allow 07 numbers
to be clearly associated with mobile phones.
The regulator
proposes that it will create a new, country-wide number
range on 03. This will be charged at the same rate as geographic
numbers, which will enable businesses requiring a national
presence to use this range without charging a premium. This
range could also be offered in low-cost call packages by
fixed or mobile operators.
These
proposals are again being consulted upon and we will update
this site when the proposals are confirmed.
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