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084 and 087 numbers

These numbers are used by public and private sector organisations. They are a method of imposing charges on service users to provide a subsidy towards the cost of their telephone systems.

In this section we answer the question When are 084 calls more expensive than geographic rate? We have carried out some research and compared the cost of calling each type of number.

The regulator, Ofcom, consulted on changes to how 084 and 087 non-geographic numbers work. Click the link to see our a summary of our response and to download our response in full. Ofcom’s statement is expected at the end of 2012.
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