Non-Geographical Numbers

0800 numbers

Callers using Freephone 0800 numbers are not charged for the call, this cost is paid for by the customer, this is a very powerful marketing tools as it encourages new customers to call you.

0845 0844 & 0870 numbers

These numbers provide a national presence and can simply be directed to your terminating number. 0845 numbers are charged at local rate with the owner being charged the difference. 0844 numbers cost between 3p-5p per minute due to the costs being charged at all times, the rebate amount is slightly better than 0845. 0870 numbers offers the caller a national rate cost for calls.

0871 numbers

Using 0871 is simply a way of generating an income stream as the caller is charged a flat rate, these types of services are regulated and subject to a code of practice under the ICSTIS. If you are considering any of these services please contact us for further advice.

Stay Local

Some businesses prefer to keep their local number in order for customers to be aware of the location, which may be a useful tactic. However, some business phone numbers may have an office, call centre or a main location and do not wish to confuse the customer into assuming their location due to the area code.