How to get around those annoying 0870 numbers

If your like me, then you hate calling the 0870 numbers as you never know how much they are adding to your bill. All you want is a simple land-line number to dial. Well, if you haven't tried it yet - visit http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php and you can either enter the company name that you are calling, or the 0870 number.

The website searches through the database and tries to find the normal land line number for you.

For example, the Orange broadband system (like Talk Talk) require 0870 numbers to talk to them. They make you wait for 25 minutes - so you have paid £2.50 before you talk to anyone.

So, using the search function on the website - we get another, alternative number to call - 01642 732785. Calling this number is the same as calling the 0870 number and it costs you a lot less.

Not all numbers are on the system but you can submit ones once you have discovered them. You can also read the forum for handy hints.

This is a great site - have a look! www.saynoto0870.com

And whilst you're at it try a site called http://www.ivrhacks.com/ - this is a US based site but their UK database is definately growing. These guys basically tell you what keys to press on your phone to bypass the menu systems and talk to a real person. You can add to the site what you find out...