on 28-04-2021 18:18
I received a questionnaire text from NHS number 62111 and tried to reply but when I tried to reply a message appeared saying this would incurr costs. I cancelled and didn't send reply but would like to know how much the costs are and why this is not possible?
Anyone had similar issues?
Thanks
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28-04-2021 18:56 - edited 28-04-2021 18:57
There is no cost to you.
The message you received is just a warning generated by your phone that you might be charged. (Android is suspect)
I used that number a few times when I was having hospital treatment
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28-04-2021 18:56 - edited 28-04-2021 18:57
There is no cost to you.
The message you received is just a warning generated by your phone that you might be charged. (Android is suspect)
I used that number a few times when I was having hospital treatment
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on 28-04-2021 19:47
Hi Enlli,
Yes, I have Android phone. I have a unlimited text, minutes and data contract. I can now reply to NHS questionnaire without worrying of being charged. When I went on line to Google the info there were no answers to such questions, I think Virgin should add this number to their list of numbers so it's clear, as I believe the NHS have not been getting feedback from so many people due to the same fear of being charged.
Also I can not find a virgin chat advisor to speak about this, where can I go to get this service?
Thank you for your help, really appreciated. Moi
on 29-04-2021 18:52
Hi Moi1,
Thanks for your post and welcome to the Community Forums!
What enlli has advised is correct - this is simply just a warning text and you won't have been charged.
Do you have any other questions or concerns that we can help you with? 🙂
Beth
on 02-05-2021 02:31
Short codes are complicated in terms of cost, as when there is a "fee" it's usually because a specific amount is sent to the party who you send the text to.
Virgin does maintain a list (Here) but sadly it doesn't include 62111 (it should, It did previously on the VMB site), not sure why it's not in the new list.
PSA (Premium phone regulator) says they manage shortcodes, but don't list 62111 as being in the database - O2 also list it as being reseved and not in use.
Personally - this is just me, I never reply to any shortcode (5 or 6 digit number) because some can empty your bank account.
Carriers also sometimes block shortcodes (as you can use them to get a cheaper service for things like international calls or text), but perhaps I am going way beyond your original question :P.