Every time we call a non-mobile phone, we ask ourselves, will it cost us money and will there be a charge on our bill?
Don’t wonder any more, we’ll tell you; all numbers starting with 900 are free to call. However, there are other numbers that are similar that charge you a special rate and are not cheap. In fact, it’s much more expensive to call one of these numbers than to call any landline or mobile phone. These numbers are 901, 902 and 905.
To avoid being surprised on your next bill you should know the 900 numbers very well. At Axarfusion we won’t rip you off, in fact quite the opposite, we have the best prices and only offer quality services. But, we don’t want you to be ripped off either (link to Missed call scam alert), that’s why it’s important for you to know all of phone numbers that you would have to pay to call. Numbers starting with 900 and 800 (link to 800 numbers. How much does it cost to call an 800 number?) are free and you won’t have to worry about them.
However, calls from these two numbers may incur a charge when calling from abroad. As long as the call is made nationally, you won’t have a problem.
What are premium rate numbers?
Calls from these numbers are those that are not included in any mobile plan. That is to say, they involve an extra cost that will appear on the bill, and it’s usually quite expensive. Generally, they are those numbers starting with 80 or 90.
On the whole, it’s cheaper to make these calls from a landline, although nowadays there are fewer and fewer of these devices in homes. Calling from a mobile phone is more expensive, which is why there are several operators that have disabled premium rate calls by default.
How much does it cost to call a 901 and 902 number?
Numbers starting with 901 are usually used by public institutions and the cost is split between the person making the call and the person answering the call. On the other hand, if you are the one to make a call to a 902 number, you will pay the full cost of the call.
We can estimate that a five-minute call from a mobile phone will cost between 3 and 4 euros. The cost of the call will depend on the phone company, but in general, as mentioned above, they are very expensive. If 5 minutes can cost 4 euros, imagine talking for an hour.
Many companies used to use the 902 number for customer service. However, since 2020 it’s illegal to use the 902 number this way. Therefore, companies that offer basic services such as electricity, gas, or other types of services or products must have a free customer service number.
