What are premium rate numbers UK?
Premium rate numbers are a sub-set of numbers under the wider banner of ‘non-geographic’ numbers and start with the prefixes 09, 118, 0871, 0872 and 0873. They’re usually used for services such as weather information or for competitions and are described as ‘premium rate’ because they’re far from cheap to call.
What is international premium rate numbers?
International premium numbers or international premium rate numbers, otherwise known as international PRNs, are internationally available telephone based premium services. This means that callers to your international premium numbers are charged a higher rate, enabling you to gain funds from each call you recieve.
How do I get a premium rate number UK?
In order for you to set-up any Premium Rate 090 number, you will first need to set yourself up as a service provider by registering your organisation with the Premium Rate regulator Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA). Once you have done this we will require the following details from you, to progress the service.
How do I find my premium rate number?
If you want to check a premium rate number on your bill, you can use the number checker on the PSA website. As well as identifying the premium rate service, the facility will let you know whether it is under investigation for any reason and of any action PSA is taking.
What are service numbers UK?
Service numbers, which start with the digits 084, 087, 09 and 118, have had a somewhat chequered past. As part of UK Calling, the cost of calling 084, 087, 09 and 118 numbers has been made clear, with users having to declare their Service Charge. Freephone 080 numbers are now free-to-caller from mobile telephones.
What are 09 numbers used for?
09 numbers are premium-rate numbers which allow businesses to bill customers. Typically used for over the phone services such as horoscope readings, competitions, adult entertainment and technical support.
Do premium numbers still exist?
As there are no longer premium numbers, TV shows now use mobile numbers to receive calls and generate revenue to their program.
How do premium rate numbers work?
Premium rate numbers are revenue sharing numbers, meaning businesses and individuals can earn money from all incoming calls. When a user calls a premium rate phone number they’ll receive a total charge for the call on their telephone or mobile bill, or it’s debited from mobile credit.