Premium rate services are a form of micro-payment for paid content, data services, and value-added services that are subsequently charged to your telephone bill.

The premium rate industry in the UK incorporates a diverse number of services, such as:

• Directory Enquiries;
• 087 business information lines;
• Mobile games;
• Competitions and quizzes;
• Charity donations;
• Adult entertainment; and
• Chat services.

The rates are set by the service provider.

The premium rate industry in the UK incorporates a diverse number of services, such as:

• Directory Enquiries;
• 087 business information lines;
• Mobile games;
• Competitions and quizzes;
• Charity donations;
• Adult entertainment; and
• Chat services.

The rates are set by the premium rate service provider.

They tend to cost more than a normal phone call or text message and usually operate on numbers beginning 09, 118, 087, or five or six-digit mobile voice and text shortcodes.

Premium rate services are not included in any plan.com tariff option and if such a service has been accessed, charges apply.

For a full list of current prices for known Premium Rate numbers operated by third parties, please visit the website: https://www.o2.co.uk/help/account-and-billing/other-numbers-and-charges

To block access to premium rate services, from the dashboard of your my.plan account go to:

CONTROLS > PREMIUM & ROAMING > select from the sub-categories > [select user} > BLOCKED