So tell me a little more about calling 0844 numbers?
0844 numbers are very new to the UK market. They were released a few years ago by Ofcom. They have been well known as the replacement of 0870 numbers which are now classed as a local/national rate call. As the market of 0870 numbers changed (i.e. the payments people earn from them stopped) then 0844 became the number range of choice. At a maximum of 5p per minute to call them (from a landline) they are not overly expensive to call and the rebate that companies get usually pays towards the cost of servicing the call.
How much will it cost to call 0844 numbers?
Calling an 0844 number will cost up to 5p per minute from a BT landline (there are different levels of 0844 numbers but we believe that most 0844 numbers will be charged at 5p). Calls to 0844 numbers from mobiles and other networks may vary – please check with your mobile operator before calling an 0844 number if you are concerned about the cost to call.
Will my 0844 number work from abroad?
One of the drawbacks of an 0844 number is that they may not work from international destinations. We can't get a concrete answer from any UK carrier that will state where these numbers can be dialed from internationally so if you have international customers/suppliers perhaps an 0845 number or an international toll free number is a better option. 0844 numbers will work in the UK when dialing from landlines and mobiles.