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0800 Reverse
0800 Reverse was a reverse charge (collect) call service that provided reverse charge calls within the United Kingdom. The service was operated by Reverse Corp Ltd. An 0800 Reverse charge call was placed by dialling the phoneword 0800 REVERSE (i.e. 0800 7383773). The number can be dialled as a free call from most out-of-credit mobile phones, and most fixed land lines. 0800 Reverse was advertised in television campaigns featuring Holly Valance, and the service was advertised on many phone boxes throughout the United Kingdom. The service is mainly targeted towards children and teenagers, but can be used by anyone. Both 0800 Reverse and the number's sibling, MUMDAD (686323, 0800 686323 and 08000686323) that functions the same, have discontinued service. Although none of the service's numbers are active, the 0800 Reverse website is still online.
Article summary
0800 Reverse was a reverse charge (collect) call service that provided reverse charge calls within the United Kingdom. The service was operated by Reverse Corp Ltd. An 0800 Reverse charge call was placed by dialling the phoneword 0800 REVERSE (i.e. 0800 7383773). The number can be dialled as a free call from most out-of-credit mobile phones, and most fixed land lines. 0800 Reverse was advertised in television campaigns featuring Holly Valance, and the service was advertised on many phone boxes throughout the United Kingdom. The service is mainly targeted towards children and teenagers, but can be used by anyone. Both 0800 Reverse and the number's sibling, MUMDAD (686323, 0800 686323 and 08000686323) that functions the same, have discontinued service. Although none of the service's numbers are active, the 0800 Reverse website is still online.
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