Premium Rate Phone Numbers
Premium rate phone numbers turn incoming calls into income.
Why rent a premium rate number?
Callers using premium rate telephone services on 090 numbers pay higher call charges to call the number. This rate can vary from 10p to 1.50 pound per minute.
Premium rate phone lines and numbers are typically used for delivering information (horoscopes, weather, tips etc.) or can be used for competition lines or support lines.
For more information on the services available click here.
For further guidance on the operation of a premium rate telephone number, read the code of conduct on the ICTIS website.
For an example of how a premium rate number can be used please see our 'Support Line' pre-built package, or our competition line service.
How do premium rate phone numbers work?
Callers using Premium rate telephone services on 090 numbers pay higher call charges to call the number. This rate can vary from 10p to 1.50 pound per minute.
The revenue is credited to your Callagenix Account Operating Balance at the end of each call. The revenue credaited can be paid to you, monthly once the revenue earned is greater than 50 pounds. Payment methods are Cheque and Bank Transfer.
How much does a premium rate number cost me?
| Costs | |
| Setup/Connection | £99 |
| Annual Charge |  |
| Per Min cost to me | Nothing |
| Revenue paid | Varies depending on the rate of the number |
| Service Rental | Depends on the service, click here |
*All premium rate live services will require prior permission from ICTIS and may require a bond to be deposited.
How much does a premium rate number cost callers?
Customers will pay a per-minute rate which you set yourself. Rates can be between
10p and £1.50 per minute.
You must inform them of the rate you are charging when you give them the number.
