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https://www.saynoto0870.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.cgi Main Forum >> Geographical Numbers Chat >> Carrier code + 141 https://www.saynoto0870.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1138404137 Message started by trevord on Jan 27^th, 2006 at 11:22pm

Title: Carrier code + 141
Post by trevord on Jan 27^th, 2006 at 11:22pm

In a new sticky, DaveM had suggested withholding one's number when dialling a geo alternative, by prefixing it with 141, to hide the fact that you are dialling from within the UK.

So if you are also dialling a carrier prefix, e.g. 1899, what sequence do you dial them in? Is it:

1899 141 0xxxx xxxxxx ?

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by Tanllan on Jan 27^th, 2006 at 11:53pm

141 1899 01etc

But, of course, one might be using a VoB service, which would show a UK geographic number. ;D

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by trevord on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 10:43am

Tanllan wrote on Jan 27^th, 2006 at 11:53pm:

141 1899 01etc

Thanks. :)

Tanllan wrote on Jan 27^th, 2006 at 11:53pm:

But, of course, one might be using a VoB service, which would show a UK geographic number. ;D

VoB? Voice over Broadband?
You mean it would still show a UK number even after prefixing it 141? :-/

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by Tanllan on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 12:42pm

No, sorry, what I meant to say was that you might be abroad and using VoB/VoIP, but registered to use a UK geographic number.
So you would be abroad and so legitimately (hah!) using the number for overseas callers. :)

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by trevord on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 1:49pm

Ah hah! I understand now. [smiley=dankk2.gif]

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by bbb_uk on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 2:18pm

Don't forgot that you can ask your landline provider to withhold your number. This is done free by all providers (that I'm aware of) and will save having to remember to dial 141 before your required number.

I'm sure there was another thread a long time ago where even if you did 141 they knew you were still calling from within the UK. To get around this, I believe using your mobile will work.

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by derrick on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 2:47pm

My number is witheld all the time, but A&L still seem to know I am not calling from abroad!

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by trevord on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 3:15pm

bbb_uk wrote on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 2:18pm:

even if you did 141 they knew you were still calling from within the UK. To get around this, I believe using your mobile will work.

But cost substantially more (unless it's in included minutes) - which rather defeats the object of using a geo number to avoid 0870 charges! :(

Title: Re: Carrier code + 141
Post by on Jan 28^th, 2006 at 3:15pm

My apologies to all concerned.

In a bid to help prevent the continuing flow of DUPLICATE numbers coming in to the Unverified list, I just wanted to remind everyone that putting 141 before the Geographical alternative would block their own number (if it was not already blocked by their provider).

I hope this additional discussion goes some way to highlighting the continuing problem and alleviating others such as how to use it when utilising an alternate cariier such as 1899.