"900 number" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 900 numbers [plural]
Etymology: In the original North American Numbering Plan, telephone numbers with the 800 area code were designated as toll-free, whereby the recipient of the call assumed all associated charges. Subsequently, telephone companies introduced 900 numbers, enabling the subscriber to impose additional fees on callers. Head templates: {{en-noun}} 900 number (plural 900 numbers)
  1. (Canada, US) A telephone number for which an extra charge is assessed, part of which is returned to the owner of the number. Wikipedia link: North American Numbering Plan Tags: Canada, US Related terms: 1-900, 800 number, premium-rate telephone number

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