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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: The Jester of Wibbly on April 02, 2010, 01:06:52 pm

Title: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on April 02, 2010, 01:06:52 pm: Thought I would share this with you all. Bookmark this page. Really good. If you are like me and hate calling those expensive 08 numbers, that cost the earth when calling from you mobile, or charging you national rate charges or more, use this site. It hunts down the proper landline number behind the rip off number.

And before someone says this is not related to window cleaning, yes it is. As this is a great tool for when you need to contact your banks, or suppliers, or even those businesses your have commercial jobs for.

Enjoy

http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php
Title: Re: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: Paul Coleman on April 02, 2010, 01:21:31 pm: Quote from: Hermski on April 02, 2010, 01:06:52 pm
Thought I would share this with you all. Bookmark this page. Really good. If you are like me and hate calling those expensive 08 numbers, that cost the earth when calling from you mobile, or charging you national rate charges or more, use this site. It hunts down the proper landline number behind the rip off number.

And before someone says this is not related to window cleaning, yes it is. As this is a great tool for when you need to contact your banks, or suppliers, or even those businesses your have commercial jobs for.

Enjoy

http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php

Yes I've used that a few times in recent years to reduce some call charges. A bit hypocritical really as I use an 0845 number for my own business. However, these days I supply people with all three numbers (the 0845, the geographical, and the mobile).
Considering that it can cost 10p a minute (perhaps more) to phone some of these companies on their 0870 numbers, it can easily save a couple of quid on the lengthier calls.
Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on April 02, 2010, 01:24:51 pm: Yes you right paul, some numbers are better to use when calling from a landline.

However the 08 numbers do not count towards your free allowance of mins from you mobile and costs will be applied straight you your bill in addition to your line rental.

Hope all helps.
Title: Re: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: R W C™ on April 02, 2010, 06:11:27 pm: Also if you want to call 0800 numbers from your mobile then use this

http://www.0800buster.co.uk/
Title: Re: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: prestige cleaners on April 02, 2010, 07:23:04 pm: Thanks hermski and rwc, thats a really good tip!

i do have an 0800 on the van, but i try and supply my mobile no on invoices too.
Title: Re: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: Paul Coleman on April 02, 2010, 07:23:26 pm: Quote from: R W C on April 02, 2010, 06:11:27 pm
Also if you want to call 0800 numbers from your mobile then use this

http://www.0800buster.co.uk/

Nice one.
The number on the site maps to a place called Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire. Makes me wonder who has set this up and why as it probably costs them the line rental. Probably got a few other irons in the fire that make it worthwhile.
Title: Re: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: prestige cleaners on April 02, 2010, 07:31:18 pm: it says on the screen they get paid for handling toll free numbers,
Title: Re: Avoid paying for those 08 number charges
Post by: Ian Mason on April 02, 2010, 07:48:49 pm: Thats pretty neat! :)

I just tried entering my ISP helpline number which is an 0844, & it gave me an 0800 instead, & if I ever need to contact them via mobile, then the other website comes in handy.

Many thanks :)