Definitions for premium-rate telephone number
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1. premium-rate telephone numbernoun

   A telephone number for which an extra charge is assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.

2. Etymology: In the original North American Numbering Plan, phone numbers beginning with an area code of "800" were reserved for so called toll-free numbers, where the party receiving the call pays the charges. The telephone companies later developed a corresponding set of numbers beginning with the area code "900" which would permit the owner of the number to receive additional fees from the caller.

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1. premium-rate telephone number

   Premium-rate telephone numbers are telephone numbers that charge callers higher price rates for select services, including information and entertainment. A portion of the call fees is paid to the service provider, allowing premium calls to be an additional source of revenue for businesses. Tech support, psychic hotlines, and adult chat lines (e.g. dating and phone sex) are among the most popular kinds of premium-rate phone services. Other services include directory enquiries, weather forecasts, competitions and ratings televoting (especially relating to television shows). Diplomatic services, such as the US Embassy in London or the UK Embassy in Washington, have also charged premium rates for calls from the general public.Premium calls are typically routed like toll-free numbers, and service providers can be located independent of the area code. These telephone numbers are usually allocated based on a national telephone numbering plan that makes them easily distinguishable from non-premium numbers; telephone companies often offer their customers the option to block calls from these number ranges, and in some jurisdictions, are required by law to offer blocking services. Computer criminals have used premium-rate numbers to defraud unsuspecting Internet users. One scheme involved inducing users to download a program known as a dialer that surreptitiously dialed a premium-rate number, accumulating charges on the user's phone bill without their knowledge. Another now-uncommon premium-rate scam involves television programming that induces young children to dial the number, banking on the notion that they will be unaware of the charges that will be incurred. One variant, targeted at children too young to dial a number, enticed children to hold the phone up to the television set while the DTMF tones of the number were played. This type of scam was especially popular in the late 1980s to early 1990s in the United States before tougher regulations on the 900 number business forced many of these businesses to close.

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1. premium-rate telephone number

   A premium-rate telephone number is a special type of phone number that charges a higher rate per minute or per call compared to standard telephone numbers. These numbers are often used for services such as helplines, adult entertainment, competitions, and voting lines, where the caller is willing to pay a premium for the service provided. The additional charges incurred by the caller are typically used to generate revenue for the service provider.

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1. Premium-rate telephone number

   Premium-rate telephone numbers are telephone numbers for telephone calls during which certain services are provided, and for which prices higher than normal are charged. Unlike a normal call, part of the call charge is paid to the service provider, thus enabling businesses to be funded via the calls. While the billing is different, calls are usually routed the same way they are for a toll-free telephone number, being anywhere despite the area code used. These telephone numbers are usually allocated from a national telephone numbering plan in such a way that they are easily distinguished from other numbers. Telephone companies typically offer blocking services to allow telephone customers to prevent access to these number ranges from their telephones. In some jurisdictions, telephone companies are required by law to offer such blocking. Adult chat lines and tech support are a very common use of premium-rate numbers. Other services include directory enquiries, weather forecasts, competitions and voting. Diplomatic services, such as the US embassy in London or the UK Embassy in Washington, have also charged premium rates for calls from the general public.

How to pronounce premium-rate telephone number?

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   US English

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   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

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   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of premium-rate telephone number in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of premium-rate telephone number in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
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