Due to an Ofcom announcement at an industry event at the end of October this date has now slipped to later in 2008. Ofcom are unlikely to be able confirm dates at this stage, however it is likely to be around May-June of 2008.

0871 numbers were due to be rebranded PhonePayPlus, early in 2008, this date has also been delayed to later in 2008 and it is likely to take place in the summer time.

In addition 070 numbers should have had a pre call announcement attached to them, under a new regulation. Ofcom is reviewing this due to Health & Safety issues around pre call announcements, as such we are not going to be releasing these numbers until these issues have been resolved.

Telinet is working closely with Ofcom to ensure we know what is happening around the changed number range and we will continue to keep you informed on all of the different aspects of this. These changes and delays are being made by Ofcom and we have no control over them.

Telinet offers its customers a range of non geographic numbers, including:

01 & 02 – UK PTSN
03 – New UK PSTN (no area code – new UK wide range)
04 & 05 – Reserved
06 – Personal numbering (migration from 070x)
07 – Mobile
080 – Free to caller
08 – Business Rate Services
090 – Premium Rate Services

For more information about non geographic numbers request a callback, or call Telinet on 0800 082 7001.