| Staying with existing 0870 numbers |
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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: |
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| Access to network level services |
No possible revenue stream |
| Can be called from outside UK |
Not possible to fund advanced services |
| No cost of promoting new number |
Consumer confidence in range low |
| No ICSTIS (premium rate) regulation |
Charges for call delivery |
| No future regulatory changes |
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Summary:
For some businesses the pain and workload or having to replace current 0870 numbers and promote new numbers is too high or in some cases simply not possible (printed material, signage etc).
Staying with existing 0870 numbers may be the best option available even with the loss of revenue stream and the subsequent charges for call delivery. |
