Can't call 101 from mobile (business user)

[Anonymous]

Hi - as it says above I can't call 101 (for local rozzers) from my business phone. It's a BB Bold 9900 and I just get 'calling' and then 'disconnected' with a beep.

Does anyone have any ideas why please?

[perksie]

Are you outside of England and Wales?

[Anonymous]

Nope

[adamtemp64]

Strange I have used it a few times on my business contract iphone could be a local glitch.

[Anonymous]

Its been like it months. Tried Googling it but no joy as of yet.

[adamtemp64 · Accepted solution]

I would call 8002 and speak to o2 business customer service and lodge the issue as a fault

[adamtemp64]

there is a list here of non 101 numbers for most forces http://www.police.uk/alternative-non-emergency-numbers?q 

[Anonymous]

Cheers, just tried dialling 8002 and get the same thing (beep then 'disconnected')

I think it's some restriction my company have put on the accounts so will just use the list. Cheers all.

[adamtemp64]

I would contact whoever it is in your company that deals with the phones and refere them to this faq and get 101 enabled http://www.police.uk/101

quote from the site

What should I do if the 101 number is currently blocked on the phone at my workplace / college / business premises?

As 101 is a new number, some business phone systems and switchboards may not yet be programmed to recognise 101. Please contact the person who administers your phone system to request that access is opened to the 101 number.

[Anonymous]

I would personally use the normal numbers from the list or dial 999 I refuse to pay 15p to help the police do the job they are paid to do