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Tips on 118 from uSwitch.com
- Don't call the first number that comes to hand – shop around for a better deal.
- Beware of extra services such as call completion - the charges can be as much as 5 to 10 times more than the normal rate.
- The 118 service that offers you the best deal from your landline is not necessarily the cheapest from your mobile, so do your homework.
- If the quality of service is below par, or the time it takes for your call to be answered is lengthy, try another number next time - there are plenty to choose from!
- Use a FREE online directory enquiries service instead, such as Yell.com or 192.com. They are a lot easier to use than you might think.
- All prices quoted below are for calling from a BT landline, unless stated otherwise.
| Company | Number to Call | Cost of a 1 minute Call | Call Cost Breakdown | Searches Per Call | Onward Connection? | Classifieds Searches | Free Texts to Mobiles |
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| The Number (0800 118 FREE) | 0800 118 3733 | Free | Free. Users must listen to an advert before requesting a number. | 1 search | No | Yes | No |
| Colt Telecom | 118390 | 27p | 27p per call | 1 search | No | Yes | No |
| RingTrue Solutions | 118355 | 30p | 30p per call | 2 searchs | No | Yes | No |
| Energis | 118810 | 30p | 30p per call | 1 search | No | Yes | No |
| Cable & Wireless - Quickcall | 118099 | 35p | 35p per call | 1 search | No | Yes | No |
| Tesco | 118321 | 35p | 35p per call | 1 search | No | Yes | No |
| The Number | 118811 | 40p | 40p per call | 1 searche | No | No | No |
| Kingston Communications | 118288 | 48p | 9p per min, plus a 39p initial connection charge | 3 searches | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maureen | 118212 | 54p | 14p per min, plus a 40p initial connection charge | 1 search | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 192.com | 118119 | 55p | 30p per min, plus a 25p connection charge | 2 searches | Yes | Yes | No |
| Telewest Broadband | 118180 | 55p | 30p per min, plus a 25p connection charge – available from Telewest lines only | 2 searches | Yes | No | No |
| Toucan | 118214 | 58p | 9p per min, plus a 49p initial connection charge | 1 search | No | Yes | No |
| Kingston Communications | 118800 | 58p | 9p per min, plus a 49p initial connection charge | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YELLOW PAGES 118 24 7 | 118247 | 63p | 14p per minute, plus a 49p initial connection charge | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ntl - national | 118878 | 63p | 23p per min, plus a 40p initial connection charge | 2 searches | No | No | No |
| The Number | 118118 | 73p | 14p per min, plus a 59p initial connection charge | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BT UK | 118500 | 73p | 24p per min, plus a 49p initial connection charge | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 118 UK | 118888 | 78p | 19p per min, plus 59p initial connection charge | 3 searches | No | Yes | Yes |
| RingTrue Solutions | 118866 | 180p | 30p per min, plus a 150p initial connection charge | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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