Moving to the new 0370 number range |
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| Payment Structure: Cost same as 01/02 geographic calls – called party pays to receive calls |
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| Advantages: | Disadvantages: | | | | | Access to network level services | No possible revenue stream | | Migration numbers available | Not possible to fund advanced services | | Consumer confidence in range | Can not be called from outside UK | | No ICSTIS (premium rate) regulation | Cost of promoting new number | | No future regulatory changes | Charges for call delivery |
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Summary:
0370 is the range Ofcom is opening up specifically for 0870 migration. As such, equivalent numbers should be available and any network level services in place can be maintained. Additionally, callers pay simply the cost of a national call and these calls would fall in to any inclusive free minute plan.
However, this is an expensive option – including the cost of promoting new numbers, paying for call delivery and having to fund any advanced services. |
