Geographic/non-geographic numbers

Geographic and non geographic numbers each have a place within businesses today. Businesses can benefit from increased sales if customers and clients have the incentive of calling for free or at a reduced rate

Geographic numbers

Geographic numbers are where part of its digit structure relates to a specific geographical location. It may be useful for companies to have numbers that posses the area code but do not relate to the geographic area.

Memorable phone numbers are available where it is essential for businesses who are reliant on receiving calls from clients. There are a number of other options available universally for businesses.

0800 phone numbers

An 0800 number allows your customers to contact you without them having to incur any telephone call costs. There is a small charge to the business per call but can provide the incentive for a customer to contact you which can result in a lead. Once you have chosen one of the available 0800 phone numbers we direct the call to a chosen UK landline.

0844 phone numbers

An 0844 number is free to receive. As a fixed rate non geographic number the caller pays the call price of up to 5p per minute from anywhere in the UK at all times, i.e. you get the benefits of being local, nationwide. (including Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales). Sometimes described as low call rate numbers, the number can be directed to any existing landline number of your choice. The business can generate an income from incoming calls.

0845 phone numbers

An 0845 number is a non-geographic local call number. It doesn't matter where the customer is located in the UK they will only be charged at a local call rate. It also provides some authority and professionalism for your business.

0870 phone numbers

An 0870 number is usually used for applications such as customer support, where the business does not want to subsidise the cost of any incoming calls but a national presence is key. They create the impression of a professional nationwide operation. The customer pays the cost of a local number.

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