How to Make a 0800 Reverse Call Without Credits

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A step-by-step guide to making a call without phone credits in the UK
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This service is only available in the UK. 0800 Reverse is for people who run out of money on their prepaid phone. You can use 0800 Reverse on any phone available. It's only free for the person placing the phone call. The recipient will be charged, so be aware of who you are calling.

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Making a 0800 Reverse Call

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    This service is only recommended if you have already run out of credits on your prepaid cellular device. You can use the 0800 Reverse service from mobiles, house lines, payphones, and business lines.
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    The number you enter into your phone is 0800 738 3773. You can also spell the number out on your keypad, 0800 R-E-V-E-R-S-E. [1]
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    You'll be connected to an automated system that will ask you to enter the phone number for the person or business you're attempting to dial. [2]
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    This will be played for the person you're making your phone call to. Be sure to enunciate so they'll know who is calling them. [3]
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    You'll be put on hold after you dial the number and record your name. The service will be phoning the number for you and playing your message.
    • If they accept your phone call and the charges, you'll hear "Your call is connected. . ." [4]
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Receiving a 0800 Phone Call

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    You won't see the name of the user on your caller ID. The phone number will be 0845 685 3000. [5]
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    Once you answer you'll hear an automated message that says, “Hello. This is 0800 Reverse. Recording of the dialer saying their name is on the line and needs to speak to you. Cost of the call ." [6]
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    If you know this person and you are willing to take the charges, then accept. If it's someone you don't know very well, weigh your options. The automated message will repeat the recording of the name, and ask you yes ( press 9 ) or no ( press 7 ). [7]
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    If you choose to accept the charges, you'll wait momentarily for your call to be connected. The service claims to always tell you the charges for their service, so do not hasten any decisions if you can't afford them.
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    Once you've accepted the charge you'll get a message of the bill. If you're on a mobile, you'll receive one or more premium text messages explaining the charge. If you're on a land line, the bill will appear in your next telephone bill. [8]
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Understanding the Price

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    Yes, you will not actually be charged for making a reverse phone call. Be sure to be considerate of who you're calling. You can make the call from any type of phone. [9]
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    Regardless of how long you talk on the phone, if you accept a call from your mobile, you'll be charged 10 pounds. Be aware of this before accepting a call. A lot of people think this charge is per minute, but it is actually a fixed rate. [10]
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    Unlike answering on your mobile, land lines are subject to accept a connection fee and a call duration fee. There are more varieties in prices depending on what the caller calls you from. The price could also be higher if they're calling you at a peak time . Off-peak times are 1:00AM-5:00PM GMT; peak times are 5:00PM-1:00AM GMT. [11]
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    You can use Google or Skype to make free phone calls. There are even ways of making phone calls through Facebook.
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