10th June 2009

New OFCOM 0870 Number Legislation

OFCOM have now announced the new legislation governing 0870 non geographic numbers

OFCOM have announced that the proposed changes to 0870 numbers will come into effect on 1st August 2009. The aim is to rebuild public confidence in Non Geographic Numbers by restoring the geographic link for 0870 ‘national rate’ calls and will require mobile and fixed line providers to charge the same or less for 0870 calls as they do for calls to geographic numbers (starting 01 or 02) and be included in any call packages. The Ofcom change will mean that revenue sharing will no longer be available on 0870 numbers. Calls received by 0870 number owners will become chargeable. A pricing announcement will follow shortly; however, this is likely to be in line with current Area-Call charges.

What options are available?

There are 3 main options available:

1. Leave the 0870 number live and accept the new charges. The service will continue as normal and routing will not be affected.

2. Cease the existing 0870 number. This can be ceased immediately or when the new regulations come into place on 1st August 2009

3. Migrate the service to another NTS number.  Lloyds would recommend 084* (0844, 0843) or 087* (0871, 0872) numbers.

Please call your Account Manager to discuss the options available to you on 0870 232 4540

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