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Calls from mobiles may not be free?

  • 12-02-2006 06:47PM
    #1
    Random
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    So I'm just looking at the Ulster Bank website (http://www.ulsterbank.ie/ulster/ri/Personal_Banking/Credit_Cards/MasterCard_&_Visa_Card/default.htm) and information about credit card applications.

    It states: 
    For more information and an application form simply call 1800 946 932. Lines are open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. Calls may be recorded and calls from mobile phones may not be free.

    How can an 1800 not be free from a mobile?


Comments

  • #2
    Pythia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    You can set it like that. Calls to 1800 are paid for by the call receiver so they might not want to foot the cost of calls from mobiles.


  • #3
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    The mobile phone operator rates 1800 as a free number .. so presumably the company would have to route you to another number then and let you know you'd be charged, when making the call ?


  • #4
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    Nope, some operators can charge you for calling 1800 numbers. I know a few in the UK who do.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,160 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I know some companies who give a standard eircom recorded message rather than connecting you if you dial their 1800 number from a mobile. But I didn't know it was possible to charge for a 1800 number.


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