How many times do you come home and dial 1471, only to find your best friend has rung 10 minutes ago, and so you press 3 to dial the number.
WELL DON'T!!!
I have just read that from the 1st August BT are charging 6p for every times you press 3 through 1471. Dialling 1471 will still be free but to press 3 it will cost 6p whether you are put through or not. Just think how many times you do that a day/week.
There is also new charges for 1571 enhanced features. All these new increases are written in the small print, in the back, of the updates brochure which comes free with your phone bill.
Ed
I am led to believe that no matter who your phone provider is that the service comes from BT and you'l be charged.