Non Geographic Phone Numbers
There are many types of Non-Geographical number provisions, and all of them are designed to have the maximum impact for your business requirements in the areas they are targeting.
Although the 08xx number types have their differences, as the three examples below explain, they area all set up in the same way. The 08xx number, once provided, is directed at one of your companies existing telephone numbers. If this existing phone number is connected to your telephone system, as long it is programmed to ring in and route your calls in the way you require.
0800 free phone numbers
In our current business environment competition is stronger than ever before, indeed attracting new customers can sometimes be a difficult task. Our 0800 free phone numbers help overcome any barriers your potential customer may have making the initial call. This helps you generate new business by encouraging more people to call you.
Make your marketing activity work for you by introducing a free phone number into your campaigns. Independent research shows that using a free phone number can increase response levels by up to 40%. (source Chartered Institute of Marketing)
0845 local rate numbers
0845 local rate numbers can be used in advertising campaigns or for customer help lines. They offer a proven way of increasing business and developing customer loyalty. Customers associate these numbers with large, quality companies and 0845 numbers allow you to market in areas where you have no physical presence. The advantage of 0845 numbers compared to 0800 numbers is the lower risk of misuse, as callers are required to pay for the call.
0870 national rate numbers
0870 national rate numbers allow businesses to streamline and reduce communication costs as only one number needs to communicated nationally. As the number is portable, there is no need to change your telephone number if your business moves. The caller pays the standard national rate where ever you relocate in the UK. All you pay is a one-off connection fee, there are no service or rental charges.
