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What changes has Ofcom decided to make on 0870 numbers?

How is Ofcom approach different from the proposals published in September 2005?

How much will 0870 calls cost when the changes have been implemented?

Will Ofcom’s new approach mean an end to revenue sharing on 0870 numbers?

Why have you decided to extend the interim period before the changes to 0870 calls are implemented? Why not make the changes immediately?

Organisations that use 0870 numbers will have the option to charge more than the geographic rate for calls if they pre-announce the call price. How will this work in practice?

When the changes to 0870 numbers are implemented, how will 0870 differ from the new 03 number range proposed in Ofcom’s Numbering Review? Why would organisations choose to use 03 instead?

What is Ofcom’s view on the use of NTS numbers by public and essential services?

What is Ofcom doing to improve consumer information available from telephone providers?

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Ofcom Changes

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How is Ofcom approach different from the proposals published in September 2005?

Ofcom has decided to implement the measures broadly as proposed in the consultation Number Translation Services: A Way Forward published on 28 September 2005. However, based on the consultation responses there are two changes:

Ofcom has decided to extend the notice period before the changes to 0870 numbers are implemented from 12 months to 18 months. This notice period will start when the conclusions of Ofcom's Numbering Review are published (currently scheduled for July 2006); and
Ofcom originally proposed to make temporary change to the definitions of the 0845 and 0870 ranges to stabilise prices during the interim period. Ofcom has decided not to implement these changes following responses to the consultation.

Ofcom Changes