| Dave |  Re: BT Text - 0845 602 1111
Reply #9 - Feb 19th, 2014 at 7:42pm
Barbara wrote on Feb 19th, 2014 at 6:36pm: Dave, thank you so much for this, our sanity will be restored! I find it so annoying that we have to opt out rather than opt in to this. Reception of SMS texts are activated by default on landlines, just as they are on mobiles. This means that the assumption by calling/sending telephone users is that these numbers can receive text messages, or to put it another way the assumption is "true". If the default position were to be "false", i.e. landline numbers don't usually receive SMS texts, then telephone users would not generally send such messages to these numbers. The only time they would be when they had the prior knowledge that they can be received on a particular number. How do you think this would work? Do you think people who could receive SMS text messages would, when giving out their number, also indicate that they can receive SMS texts? Do you think that the person hearing this would remember? In practice there would be no texts sent to landlines. This would be not because it isn't technically possible but because some prefer not to receive such messages by voice. The point is that you have chosen not to receive any SMS messages sent to your landline number. So if someone sends you one you will not receive it. That is your right as is not being notified (and so not take) of voice calls by turning off the bell on your phone or unplugging it. Voice telephony has always worked on the basis that the default position is to accept communications rather than not. It is every user's responsibility to decide how to deal with communications received and SMS is no different. | FAQs
If you receive a call or message from 08456 021 111, this is the BT Text service letting you know you have a message waiting. Call 08456 021 111 to get your message.
How do I retrieve messages from 08456021111? ›
If you receive spoken text messages but don't have an answer phone or answering service, just call Text store on 0845 602 1111 to pick up messages (calls cost 5p a minute, plus your BT access charge).
Should I answer 0845 numbers? ›
Increasingly common are scam calls from 0845 numbers costing you money, sometimes quite a lot. Like many other people I don't answer them and then block the number on my phone.
What is BT SMS? ›
The BT Text service is free when you receive text messages on your home phone, but you'll be charged for each message you send. Flat rate fees mean that you can text at any time of the day or night for the same cost. You can text UK landlines and mobiles from your home phone for only 10.5p per text.
What company is 08456021111? ›
BT Phone Number: 08456021111 - BT Community.
How do I block 08456021111 on my landline? ›
These calls from BT's SMS text service 08456021111 to landline phones are very annoying. A thread on moneysavingexpert discusses this and suggests it can be stopped by calling 0800 5875252.
What is the BT number to retrieve messages? ›
Once the service is activated, simply dial 1571 from your home phone for your Voicemail mailbox.
How do I access BT messages? ›
Just dial 1571 to listen to your messages, personalise your greeting, or set your voicemail PIN.
What is the text number for BT help? ›
Text HELP to 61998 (charges may apply at your standard rate). We'll run tests on your connection to find out what's going on. If you need an engineer, we'll text you in 15 minutes to book a slot.
Does BT use 0845 numbers? ›
Unlimited Anytime Calls
No matter what time of day it is, you won't be charged anything extra for your UK* landline calls. This includes 0845 and 0870 numbers. You'll also get half price pence-per minute rates to UK mobiles.
There are many uses for 0845 numbers and many companies use them for a variety of reasons, usually when no contact with a person has to be made, for example, some popular uses for 0845 numbers may be: A delivery service. A tracking service. Event booking or ticket management service.
Who rings from 0845 numbers? ›
Generally, 0845 numbers are used when extra funding is needed. In the case of delivery tracking services and booking terminals, the excess service charge is required to cover the cost of the operator. The same goes for support landlines that use the additional service fee to help pay for support workers.
How do I know if a text is from BT? ›
You'll know it's a genuine message from BT if you receive the following:
- A text message from 61998 or 60204.
- A text message from 81192.
- A text message or call from +44752 0652 012 or +447786202608 or +447908670811.
How do I know the correspondence is genuine? We'll always identify ourselves as BT when we contact you. In the first instance, we'll give you a heads-up by sending you an SMS from a branded 'BT_SMS' number. You won't be able to reply to this number.
What is BT chat? ›
BT Chat is a free app for Android published in the Telephony list of apps, part of Communications. The company that develops BT Chat is Silverstar Softwares.
How do I check the number that called me? ›
Apps like Truecaller or Hiya provide caller ID services and spam detection, helping you identify unknown numbers instantly.
How do you know if you texted a landline? ›
Yes, you'll receive a text message letting you know that your Text to Landline message was successfully delivered. If the recipient responds to your message, you'll be sent a text message indicating that the recipient's voicemail is available for you to hear.
How can I trace a number that called me? ›
Call trace allows you to dial the code *57 to trace the phone number of a call that was received. This service is used to trace harassing calls which warrant law enforcement or legal action. If you do not intend to take legal action, then an alternative is to use Call Return with *69.
How do you find out who owns the number that called you? ›
One of the simplest is to simply Google the phone number. If the number is listed in a public directory, such as the WhitePages, you will likely be able to find the owner's name and address. Another free method is to use a reverse phone lookup service.
Re: BT Text - 0845 602 1111