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The UK Telecom Tariff Comparisons web site is dedicated
to providing totally independent comparisons of telecommunications tariffs
in the UK. Forget all the discounts claimed in advertisements and check the
real saving over BT.
Magenta Systems started this comparison in August 1995 and it's been
updated regularly ever since, currently the tariffs are updated monthly and
the numbering database weekly.
Information Available to Business
Members
The Tariff Comparison currently comprises the following tables:
- Business Telephone Tariffs
- Residential Telephone Tariffs
- Line Rentals
- Tariff Packages
- Special Service Telephone Codes
- International Telephone Codes
- International Mobile Codes
- National Telephone Codes
- Indirect Access Codes
- Forthcoming Code Changes
- Directory Enquiry Codes
- Operators and Notes
- Unlimited access to CodeLook
- Acrobat (PDF) Books that can be printed
These tables may be viewed as web pages, or downloaded in zip files as
Excel or Lotus 123 spreadsheets, and as text files for importing into
databases.
Some of the
features of our CodeLook dialling code lookup are available
using a Json API, for business and numbering members that prefer to
integrate our data into their own systems rather than downloading
data files or using a web page.
This Json API is designed for casual use only, similarly to the
CodeLook web page, not for sequentially trawling the database, the
API tracks usage, business trade users are permitted 50 requests
within 24 hours, API, numbering and database members 500 requests, before further
requests are rejected, there is a heavy API server for API, numbering
and database members that allows 50,000 requests a day. Currently, the most popular CodeLook numbering queries
are available as Json APIs, but other queries can be added, please
just ask. We don't plan to offer any call costing or broadband
cabinet lookup APIs.. Full
documentation is available at CodeLook Json
API Documentation.
The Tariff Comparison does not include any wholesale prices or inbound
call costs or payments (0800, premium, etc), or leased line prices.
Information Available to Residential Members
Similar to Business, but no business tariffs or Acrobat (PDF) Books.
Information Available to API Members
Similar to Business, access the the Json API server, see
Numbering and Database Products.
Information Available to Numbering and Database Members
Similar to Business, but also more CSV files containing the same
numbering information used behind CodeLook, and access the the Json API
server, see
Numbering and Database Products.
Member Pricing
CodeLook Member |
Free |
Provides unlimited access to CodeLook, available
for non-commercial use by the various public authorities that use
CodeLook to trace telecom operators. Requests for access should be
from a government email address.
|
Residential Member |
£15 per year including VAT |
While non-members can preview the tariffs, members
have access to the original spreadsheets and all dialling code
information. Logon for one person, unlimited access for 12 months.
|
Business Member (end users) |
£75 per year excluding VAT |
Business Members have full access to this site,
including business, residential, and dialling code information, and
all the spreadsheets and Acrobat (PDF) versions which can be easily
printed. This category is aimed at end users, not those in the
telecom business and excludes businesses that want a link from this
site. Logons for three people, unlimited access for 12 months. |
Business Member (trade) |
£150 per year excluding VAT |
Similar to above, but for telecom operators,
dealers, resellers and consultants. The additional benefit will be
promotion of the business via this site. Logons for six people,
unlimited access for 12 months. Business members have limited access
to the Json API, 50 requests per day. |
API Member |
£300 per year excluding VAT |
Provides Business Member (trade) services and
access the the Json API server, up to 50,000 requests per day. |
Numbering Member |
£1,000 for first year excluding VAT |
Provides Business Member (trade) services and a
single license for the Magenta UK Numbering Database for use by the
member only. Subsequent years are charged at £300. This membership
offers comma separated variable text files of the numbering database
information. Sample extracts can be provided on request. The
numbering database is a snapshot of current numbers and tariff
bands, usually updated weekly. Also provides access to the Json API
server, up to 50,000 requests per day. |
Database Member |
£2,000 for first year, excluding VAT |
Provides Business Member (trade) services and a
single license for the Magenta SQL Telecom Database. Subsequent
years are charged at £1,000. This membership offers a Microsoft SQL
Server 2018 database with both numbering and tariff
information, containing stored procedures to access the content,
exactly the same database that drives this web site. For use with
other SQL databases, CSV files are also be available. The SQL
database is historic, containing old and current numbering and
tariff information allowing telephone calls to be costed as at a
specified date. |
To apply for membership, please complete the
Membership Form on
the secure server. This may be done on-line with a credit card number, or
the form may be printed and posted or faxed.
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