What are my options?
0844
Current status: Callers pay a range of retail rates up to 5ppm and there is the opportunity to make revenue depending on the retail charge, subject to volume.
After Ofcom's implementation: No change to this service. However, Ofcom wil closely monitor the services that are offered.
What it means to you: Your service is unaffected.
Recommendations: Businesses may want to consider moving their 0870 numbers to 0844.
Comtact 0844 service delivers flexibility with a range of price points from 1ppm to 5ppm, there is the opportunity to make revenue share if call volume is high. In addition, as a non premium rate number, 0844 will be more favourably perceived by your customers. We advise our customers to publish and update their call charges.