Non Geographc Numbers
There are many types of Non-Geographical number provision, and all of them are designed to have the maximum impact for your business requirements in the areas they are targeting.
Although the 08xx numbers types have their differences, as the three examples below explain, they are 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 telephone number is connected to your telephone system, as long as it is programmed to ring in and route your calls in the way you require, the same pattern will be followed when a call comes in on your 08xx number.
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 in 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 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 telephone number needs to be 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 wherever you relocate in the UK. All you pay is a one-off connection fee, there are no service or rental charges.
Depending on call volumes, 0870 numbers can also generate a revenue stream for you which can be used to off-set the cost of marketing activity or to reduce customer service overheads
