How much does an 0800 number cost?
What is an 0800 number?
"Phone us free" and "Call us on our Free Phone number" are powerful messages and one you will be sending to your landline callers when using 0800 numbers. Giving customers a form of contact that costs them nothing will help boost your call volumes.
Easily the most recognisable phone number, 0800 numbers demonstrate that you value your customers custom so much that you're willing to pay for their call.
Overview
The easiest way to encourage your customers to contact you is done by using 0800 numbers, the most recognisable non-geographic number available.
0800 numbers is the ideal freephone number, we offer quick and easy setup which does not require you to change any of your existing phone numbers. They will work with your new 0800 number and can easily be diverted to any UK landline or mobile through your dedicated online account.
Easily enhance your business practices by adding valuable number features such as a Welcome Messages and Auto Attendants.
Key Benefits
- Instantly recognisable
- Strong public perception
- Customers are more likely to phone a freephone number
- You can add advanced call features to your 0800 number to help improve call efficiency
- Your 0800 number stays with you for life; saving you money on reordering company stationery and printing costs
- Increase enquiries by up to 185% with an 0800 phone number (Source: Institute of Direct Marketing)
- 63% of the public say that they would always call a freephone number first if given the choice (Source: Teleculture 2000)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much will it cost callers to phone my 0800 number?
0800 numbers are free to call from UK landlines. Calls from mobile phones vary between 10-25p per minute depending on the operator.
If you would like a number that is low cost to call from either a mobile or landline then we recommend 0333 numbers.
Will I need any extra equipment?
No. Our 0800 numbers work on top of your existing telephone line and with all telephone systems so no extra equipment is necessary. The service is configured remotely, so there is no need for us to visit your offices.
What happens if our telephone system or phone lines go down?
All our numbers are instantly divertable so you can change where you want calls to your 0800 number delivered by logging
into your web account.
I have existing 0800, 0845 and 0333 numbers. Can you take these services over?
We pride ourselves on providing a better, cost effective solution compared to our competitors. We have a number of porting agreements in place with leading network carriers that make porting your phone number to us, hassle free.
Can I use my 0800 number for a Fax to Email service?
Yes, all our phone numbers can be used as a fax to email service.