cannot call 08444 uk number

Derby47

Hi all,
I was able to call a uk number last week, 08444, but today it is telling me the number is invalid?? I've tried it from vodafone and 3 network. and i've tried 0044 and +44 prefix, The number is working from the uk.

jimmy the car

Had same problem myself for mobile it should work from a land line though.

Try 00448444...........

Derby47

tried 0044844, next step is landline, thanks!

dudara

Not really a Consumer Issue - Moving to Nets & Comms

Xantia

You will need to get a geographic number from that company/person in UK
The 0844 number is a non-geo number for use within the UK
Similar to our own 0800/0850/0890 numbers which are for use within Ireland
This is to do with the pricing structure of these numbers whereby revenue is shared by the provider and the company.

Mr. G

Xantia wrote: »

You will need to get a geographic number from that company/person in UK
The 0844 number is a non-geo number for use within the UK
Similar to our own 0800/0850/0890 numbers which are for use within Ireland
This is to do with the pricing structure of these numbers whereby revenue is shared by the provider and the company.

Just like the 1800/1890/1850 I think you mean. There are no zeros. Xantia is correct, its shared profits. Like 1850's the caller pays part of the call and the rest is paid by the recipient.

I just tried an 0044 number and got the not in service message from an O2 mobile. Its up to individual providers whether to terminate to these numbers. They must allow access obviously to emergency services.

Xantia

Sorry yeah thanks !
1800/1850/1890 etc.

Cushie Butterfield

Probably a bit late now, but the UK equivalent of www.saynoto1890.com is www.saynoto0870.com

Derby47

thanks for all the replies.. got a different number after