Non Geographic Numbers

What are non geographic numbers?

These are telephone numbers that have a prefix that does not indicate where in the UK, or indeed the world, your company is based.  For example 0800, 0845 or 0330.

What are the benefits of you having one of these numbers?

• Gives the impression of a national company even if you run a small local business
• Can generate additional income for the business - see details of specific prefixes for further details
• Can reduce call rates for customers including mobiles - see details of specific prefixes for further details
• Allows you to have dedicated telephone numbers for specific parts of your business - for example technical support or sales enquiries
• Enables you to select a memorable number to help your customers remember you
• Enables you to monitor handling of your inbound calls
• Lifetime number - you can take the number with you even if you switch to a different telecom provider or move premises

How much do these numbers cost?

The cost of the numbers varies depending on the service you require plus the type of telephone number that is appropriate for your business.   Please see the individual page for more details of the costs involved for your preferred service.

How long does the service take to set up?

This is dependent on the service you have chosen, but on average your number will be available and ready for use immediately or within 24 hours (except for Advanced Features).  Please call us for further information about your chosen service.

Features Included	0303	0330	0800	0844	0845	0871
Highly memorable number	X	X	X	X	X	X
National presence	X	X	X	X	X	X
Low cost to call from landline	X	X	X	-	-	-
Low cost to call from mobile	X	X	-	-	-	-
Free to call from landline	-	-	X	-	-	-
No inbound call charges	-	-	-	X	X	X
Revenue generating for you	-	-	-	X	X	X
Included in your customers' call packages*	X	X	-	-	-	-
Advanced Call Handling features e.g. call queuing, music on hold, menu options, virtual receptionist, bespoke requests.	X	X	X	X	X	X

*All telecoms providers have to include calls to these numbers as part of any call package.