How to Lose Your Money on Premium Rate Numbers!

The aim of this blog is to attract the attention of those who intend to purchase a premium rate number or set of premium rate numbers in the near future.

The type of Premium rate numbers that this blog pertains to are the ones which start with 0906/0908 and so on, the type that usually cost anywhere from 60 pence to 150 pence per minute to call.

These types of premium rate numbers are regulated by PhonepayPlus and are sold online by various premium rate number merchants. The cost of these numbers can range anywhere from an eye catching £24.99, to well over a hundred, and in even thousands of pounds in some cases.

When you purchase your premium rate number, you are usually given an online account. You can use this account to monitor how much money your premium rate number is making (if any). The amount of money you make from each premium rate number depends on the rates set by the premium number rate merchant. The vast majority of premium rate number merchants that I've come across have their rates set at about 50/50, that is, if your premium number costs £1.50 per minute to call, you will receive 75 pence per call and they'll keep the rest.

So, for the average Joe, with a view to making some quick cash, 25 pounds seems like an irrefutably good punt. After all, if I'm using my premium rate number to charge my customers £1.50 per minute, and I'm therby entitled to half of that figure then, surely, I'm on to a straight-forward winner, right?

Wrong, because, as with most cases which involve making money - things are never usually straight-forward. This case is no different... having browsed this site that was selling singular premium rate number packages for 25 pounds, I was almost about to part with my cash up until I had read the terms & conditions thoroughly (something that you should always do!!!!) to find a few shockers.

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International premium rate solutions

Maxtis Telecom provides a large portfolio of International Premium Rate Numbers; a popular method of charging end users for a variety of services and content. In countries which do not offer domestic Premium Rate Numbers, International Solutions provides a gateway to charge customers by calling on your Premium Rate Number. International numbers can be used for voice and data services, voting, live chats, call TV, quiz shows, horoscopes, voice internet access and much more.

International Premium Rate Numbers are based on a Pay per Minute system, where the content provider can decide the amount to charge the customer by making him hold the line for a defined period of time.

We are constantly launching new international solutions. Please contact our sales team to get the most up-to-date price and access lists.

Tags: International rate, premium rate solutions

Lithuania
370

Estonia
372

Austria
438 2

Austria NEW
438 1

Sierra Leone
232

Liechtenstein
423

Zimbabwe NEW
263

Sao Tome
239

Congo
243 42

Congo
243 123

Madagascar
261

Niger
227

Togo
228

Congo NEW
243 127

Burkina Faso NEW
226

Somalia
252

Wallis&Futuna
681

Cameroon
237

Nauru
674

Liechtenstein
423 7

Solomon
677

Zimbabwe NEW
263

Central African Republic
2367 - mobile

Bulgaria
359

Georgia
995

Switzerland Mobile
417

UK
44

Central African Republic
236

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Premium rate number checker

Do you want to check what a premium rate number (starting '090' or 4, 5 or 6 digit shortcode) on your bill is?

You can check a number on your phone bill by following this link to go to the PhonepayPlus website: http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/consumers/ncd/default.asp. PhonepayPlus will tell you what the service is and if there has been a complaint about it. Normally people use this because they have forgotten who they have called but if you need to make a complaint about a premium rate service, PhonepayPlus can help too.

Got a problem with a premium rate service and want to report it?

All consumers should be able to use premium rate services with confidence if they choose to do so. If you believe that there is a problem with the content, promotion or operation of a premium rate service then call PhonepayPlus for free on 0800 500 212 between the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (but not Bank Holidays), staff have been trained to help you report your problem.

You might not be able to get your money back but by reporting your concerns you will be able to help PhonepayPlus with their investigations and help others from having the same experience.

Tags: Premium rate number checker, premium rate texts

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What are the Special Rate Telephone Numbers in Spain?

Question: What are the Special Rate Telephone Numbers in Spain?
Answer:
Low Price Telephone Numbers

800 y 900: Free
901 and 904: Shared cost (between caller and receiver). Caller pays about 4c.
902: Between local and provincial. 4c-7c, depending on time of day.

Note that these numbers may not be cheaper from a cell phone and may actually cost more than a standard call.

Premium Rate Telephone Numbers

All other numbers that begin with 90 or 80 are expensive, with prices running into at least 1 euro per minute!

Be especially careful when calling these from a cellphone.

Many of these numbers have standard 'geographical' numbers too. See No Mas Numeros 900. Put the name of the company or phone number in the top search box and click on "Buscar directamente" to find an alternative, cheaper number.

Tags: Premium Rate Telephone Numbers, Low Price Telephone Numbers, 90 or 80, cellphone

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Beginners Guide To Starting a Premium Rate Number Business

It’s really easy to get started in the premium rate industry. There are now loads of readymade services out there for you to get started with. These are the best option for people who are new to the business as they are low risk, low maintenance and easy to get started.

Firstly you should find a reputable Premium Rate provider. There are absolutely loads of services to choose from so be prepared, I will let you have some insider information on the most popular services.

Here are the types of services in order of popularity:

1. Live 121 adult services
2. Live non adult services like, psychic, horoscope.
3. Recorded adult / interactive adult services.
4. Recorded non adult services.

I would recommend you start your premium rate number portfolio with at least one live service. Normally you will need to complete a registration form and sign a standard contract, detailing the terms and conditions of the business. Be wary of companies that do not have contracts and strict processes. A good detailed contract is normally a sign that your provider takes this business seriously, will protect your interests and give good guidance.

Payments

Some companies charge simple one off payments and some have a monthly payment system, make sure you get all the information and choose the set up that works best for you. You should either be able to pay for your new premium rate services on their website or over the phone with a credit or debit card. And the majority of companies can have your services set up and ready to advertise within 72 hours from receiving your payment and documentation. You will normally have to provide the premium rate company with details of your bank account so you can have the revenue paid directly into your account. Most companies make their payments this way; however some will use PayPal or other similar system. Not many companies send cheques out now.

Advertising and Promotion

Once you have received your number(s), you need to think about advertising and promoting your new premium rate services. While you are waiting for your services to be made live and ready to use, get in contact with some advertising companies, agencies or try publications direct. Some of the places you can advertise are local newspapers, national newspapers, glossy magazines, free ads and on the internet. You may even choose TV advertising (this may be cheaper than you think too!). Whether you choose adult or non adult services you will need to go through most of the same companies to get your services advertised. Most of the advertising houses cater for adult and non adult publications although some only specialise in adult publications. You can do an easy search online for advertising agencies and get in contact to find out what their adverting costs and packages are. We can also advise on this if required.

If you are not happy creating the adverts / artwork yourself, you can ask the advertising agency to add it to your package, most of them will do it for free, so it’s worth asking, although some will charge you for this service. Alternatively your premium rate number provider may be able to offer you print ready adverts that you can just plug your number into and submit them directly to the magazine or newspaper.

When you get your numbers through from your company, check them. I know this may sound really obvious but just make sure they are working and the numbers are mapped to the correct service. Once you are happy that the numbers are live and correct you can give all the information to your advertising company to get the advert made into proofs. Please ensure you advertise all the correct terms and conditions on your promotional material as it is strict requirement from PhonepayPlus (formerly ICSTIS) regulations.

Make sure you check your advert proofs properly, as once they go through for printing, cannot be amended. And it will be a complete waste of time if something in the advert is wrong. The same applies to advertising in the newspaper; make sure you see your proof.

So now your services are live and your advertisments are out there, you are well on your way to generating your first month’s revenue. Now all you have to do is sit back and wait for the calls to come in.
source:- readymadetelecom

Tags: Beginners, Guide, Starting, Premium Rate Number, Business, payment system

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Payment Threshold/Minimum Payout(the amount you have to reach before you are paid)

On this particular site, this meant that if my premium rate number failed to generate 25 pounds per month, I will not be paid a penny, nor will the amount be rolled over to the following month.

They will keep any earnings I make. Ok, this may not seem too bad, but beware: there are many premium rate number merchants who have much higher thresholds thus making it very difficult to earn any money at all.

Tags: Payment Threshold, Minimum Payout, Premium Rate Number, paid, daily payment*

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New App Reduces Calls To Premium Rate Numbers

One of the problems folks in the UK have is calling premium rate numbers. Well not any more.

Check out the details about this application that works on both the iPhone and the Android.

0870 turns 08* numbers — such as 0870, 0845 and 0800 — which cost 35p per minute to call (on top of what you’re already paying for your contracted minutes) into 01* or 02* numbers, which come out of your allowance or are very cheap on Pay As You Go.

What's more interesting is how it took Apple 429 days to approve the application.

Is Apple protecting it's carrier partner relationships and taking the hit on app store approvals?

Years ago in my days in sports, famed Flyers coach, Fred Shero, taught me and others about the way to examine the opposition. He called it "tendencies." Shero was a follower of even more famous Soviet hockey team coach named Anatoly Tarasov, the recognized father of Russian hockey in the modern era. The two were masters of understanding how tendencies and patterns seemed to replicate in teams and Tarasov used those approaches to wine world championships, just the same way that Fred Shero won back to back Stanley Cup championships. This leads me to a global perspective being needed to uncover what may or may not be a pattern and tendency on someone's part to always do things the same way.

Tags: Reduces Calls, Premium Rate Numbers, New applications, 35p per minute

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