Types of numbers and costs

01,02,03

Typical price per minute:

• Landline: Up to 9p per min

• Mobile: 3p to 40p per min

ECUK price per minute :0.97p

Key Notes:• These numbers relate to specific

locations in the UK and are used for homes and businesses.

• Calls from landlines are typically charged up to 9p per minute; calls from mobiles between 3p and 40p per minute depending on your call package.

• For landlines there is normally also a call set-up fee, and call charges are dependent on the time of day.

• Most providers offer call packages that allow calls free of charge at certain times of the day.

07

Typical price per minute:

• Landline: 3p to 40p p/min

• Mobile: typically included in call plan

ECUK price: 2.89p

Key Notes:

• Calls from mobiles vary in price dependant on the tariff agreed with the network provider.

• Calls to landlines and mobiles are usually included in a price plan.

084,087,09,118

Key Notes:

• The cost of calling these numbers is made up of two parts: an access charge going to your phone company, and a service charge set by the organisation you are calling.

• The service charge for calls is between 0p and 13p per minute.

• You can find out the access charge for this number – which is the rest of the call cost – from your phone company.

Typical price per minute:

• These prices vary dependant on the service provider

ECUK price: 6p access charge

09

Typical price per minute:

• Calls to 09 numbers vary but generally cost between 1p to £3.60

Key Notes:

• Calls from mobiles vary in price dependant on the tariff agreed with the network provider.

• Calls to landlines and mobiles are usually included in a price plan.

0800/0808

Typical price per minute:

• Calls to these numbers are generally free

ECUK - Free

Key Notes:• A number of businesses and

organisations use free phone numbers, including some helplines and charities.

• Calls are free of charge from all consumer landlines and mobile phones.

• If you are calling from a business phone, you should check with your provider whether there will be a charge for calling 0800 or 0808 numbers.