What is "local rate" for 0845 numbers. Does it mean that the charges would be as if it were 020 number?

Question

What is "local rate" for 0845 numbers. Does it mean that the charges would be as if it were 020 number?

Answer 1

probably the same

Answer 2

It depends on who you pay your phone bill to.  It isn't the same as an 020 number, whether you live in 020 or not.

Answer 3

Its charged as if it were local to where you live - so if you are in the 020 area then it would be charged the same x*x

Answer 4

BT is 2p per minute

Skype 8.4p per minute

Virgin media 5p per minute

Vonage 5p per minute

Answer 5

Its more expensive.30p per minute

Answer 6

'The caller pays only local rate charges when calling from any location in the British Isles'. This means that your charge would be the same as if you made a call to any number considered within your local area, ie., minimum charge.