THE scandalous cost of calling
directory enquiries on 118 is to be capped.
The opening up of
directory enquiries in 2003 to new providers was meant to boost competition and cut prices, but bills soared.
Directory enquiries firms are facing new pressure to provide a fair price for their service
MERSEYSIDE councils have won a legal battle with the company behind
directory enquiries.
The new system offers faster response time using the latest queuing mechanism which will benefit callers to Batelco
Directory Enquiries (DQ) services on 181 and 188; Batelco switchboard on 17881881 and Batelco's recently launched Smart Guide service via phone number 101.
In cases where the search item cannot be found, customers will be offered the option to try again with the correct spelling, or directed through to the Qtel Mozaic Portal http://wap.mozaic.qa/directory, which has a
directory enquiries search page.
Dublin, Ireland, February 07, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Announcing the free campaign, Nicola Byrne Managing Director of Call 11890 Ltd said, "There are so many aspects of life in Ireland we no longer control, the decision to use
directory enquiries is one we can and with an average 700,000 calls made to directory enquiry services every week, we are urging the Irish public to use their heads and protect their pockets by choosing 11890."
However, all the mobile operators, with the exception of T-Mobile, operate their own
directory enquiries service cheaper.
Swedish-based search and directory services company Eniro AB said today that Telenor Sweden has appointed Eniro as a supplier of search engines and
directory enquiries via telephone and SMS.
"Batelco's distribution agent Memo Express is in the process of delivering the new directories to everyone listed in Batelco's
Directory Enquiries. Subscribers who wish to receive their copy can also contact the designated help desk toll free on 80001808 to arrange delivery.
CALLS to 118
directory enquiries are much more expensive than consumers think.