What Your Telephone Number Says About Your Business

WHAT DOES YOUR NUMBER SAY ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS? 01 and 02 numbers Geographic Numbers 03 numbers UK-wide geographic numbers "We're local" These numbers relate to specific locations in the UK and are used for homes and "We're national" businesses. Calls from landlines are generally charged up to 10p a minute and from mobiles can cost up to 40p a minute. Call charges are dependent on time of day. Many organisations use 03 numbers as a more customer-friendly alternative to expensive 08 numbers. Calls cost no more than calls made to geographic numbers. 07 Mobile numbers "It's just me" A bit like using a free email account for your business. It's simple and practical, but perhaps it doesn't promote your company in the best light. 0845 numbers "We're national too" Calls are typically charged between 1p and 11p per minute from landlines, whereas calls from mobile can cost between 14p and 40p per minute. 0800 and 0808 numbers "We'll pay for your call" Calls are generally free from landlines but cost money from mobile phones. The operator must announce the call before it is collected, stipulating that the call will be charged (though not the exact amount). Calls typically cost between 14p - 40p a minute from mobiles alldayPA