Tariff model for 0900 numbers from 01.12.2024
New opportunities for the market
From 1 December this year, both billing and tariffs for 0900 numbers will change. The changeover from the previous ‘offline billing’ to the ‘online billing procedure’ means that in future there will only be one standardised tariff (and payout amount) for landline and mobile calls. This eliminates the cancellation risk for the service provider.
This is also accompanied by a restructuring of the number ranges, in which the previous content-based allocation of numbers based on the first digit after 0900- (0900-1 for information services, 0900-3 for entertainment services and 0900-5 for other/erotic services) is replaced by the fixed allocation of a tariff.
The new numbering plan provides for the following tariffs (new lanes are marked in red):
| Service code | End customer rate (gross) per minute |
|---|---|
0900-0 | 0,49 Euro |
0900-1 | 0,69 Euro |
0900-2 | 0,99 Euro |
0900-3 | 1,49 Euro |
0900-4 | 1,69 Euro |
0900-5 | 1,99 Euro |
0900-6 | 2,29 Euro |
0900-7 | 2,49 Euro |
0900-8 | 2,99 Euro |
Deviating tariffs are no longer possible from 01.12.24. The service code 0900-9 serves as a reserve line.
This means for number holders:
You can continue to operate your current 0900 number after 01.12.24. If you do not take action, the tariff for the number will be automatically adjusted in accordance with the above numbering plan and billed to the end customer. If you would like a different tariff, you must apply to the Federal Network Agency for a new number.
A brief overview of the main changes:
- Assignment of service codes to 9 standardised tariffs
- Only minute tariffs
- Elimination of block tariffs (per call)
- No risk of cancellation (except in the case of fraud or legal violations)
Advantages
- Higher payouts from mobile communications
- Lower mobile phone tariffs possible
- No more chargebacks from the fixed network
- Mandatory disconnection when reaching €50 from the fixed network no longer applies, only disconnection after 60 minutes
- Set-up costs for mobile communications clusters no longer apply
Disadvantages
- Lower distributions from the fixed network (but now secured without possible chargebacks)
- Early payout no longer possible
- It may be necessary to apply for new numbers, as previous tariffs would be too high or too low in future
If you have any questions, please call us on +49 611 3346 750 or send us an e-mail.
