Hi ITSecor,
I can understand your feeling that 08 numbers (or non geographic Numbers) is a 'cash cow' for companies, but this is not entirely true. Non geographic numbers have a huge benefit for both companies and customers, also with 0800 numbers the company makes no money from these.
Although many people find it useful using a site like the one you mentioned, you would need to remember that the landline number the site supplies is not necessarily still active. It is a number that someone once used to get in touch with that company. The company could have moved or that landline disconnected, the number could have been transferred to someone else. Also, it may not be the number for the correct department and you could find that you are supplied the 08 number to call to get through to the main switch or reception.
Kind Regards
Fiona
BT Business Forum Moderator
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