Oftel has been investigating the causes and extent of higher non-geographic tariffs.  On 26 September 2003, Oftel published a consultation document called '0845 and 0870 numbers: Review of retail price and numbering arrangements'.

You will find the link at:

http://www.oftel.gov.uk/publications/numbering/2003/0845condoc0903.pdf

The consultation document examines whether the link between the retail prices for 0845 and 0870 numbers and the retail prices for geographic local and national calls should continue, and, if it is removed, other options for establishing the retail prices for calls to 0845 and 0870 numbers.

The closing date for comments is 30 December 2003.

Comments relating to this consultation document should be sent to Liz Greenberg at Oftel: liz.greenberg@oftel.gov.uk or after Dec 16th to: liz.greenberg@ofcom.org.uk