Non-Geographical Number Provision
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.
Premium Rate Numbers
We believe we offer the best revenue payout in the U.K. on all
our premium rate services. Advantages include:
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Generate an extra revenue stream |
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Premium rate numbers enable on-line information services |
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Opportunity to expand into new markets at low cost |
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Ideal for helpline calls, Catalogue request lines or even fax back
information services |
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Revenue is paid monthly |
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Optional statistical usage information |
Regulated industry (I.C.S.T.I.S) The Independent Committee for
the Supervision of Standards of Telephone Information Service. |