Understanding UK Phone Charges

TPO plans do have additional charges we can incur even though they are unlimited. The details can be found here.

The short answer is: 

1. Don't text or call out of country. Use Skype instead.

2. Do not call any numbers starting with 084, 087, 09, or 118. There are sometimes a 03 alternative to the 08 numbers. You can call those. If you must call them, then use our BT home phone. These is usually to call banks, travel services, government departments, to vote in a competition or to ring directory enquiries. For example Holiday Inn and P&O.

3. Don't send MMS to anyone. They are 25p each. Use email or Facebook, etc instead. 

4. Safe numbers: 01 / 02 are for landlines. Mobile are (07). 03 are alternatives to 084/087 and don't cost. 0800 / 0808 are free from mobile or landline

If you still aren't sure if a number cost to call it. Use this link to check.

You can also search for alternative numbers here.

Here is the BT calling rates.

Here are the rules for calling in the UK

NOTE: Some of this info is specific to TPO mobile carrier like MMS charge. But the rest is applicable to everyone in the UK.