Which Phone Number Should You Choose?
The Phone Number you choose sends a message about your business. Your customers and potential customers will learn a lot just from the contact number you publish. One way to choose a number or set of numbers is to look at your business goals and align the number's image with those goals. Each type of number tells your customers a different story, and choosing the right number can net you great business gains.
Questions that you can ask yourself include:
"Do I want to look like a local business or a national business?"
"Do I want customers to call the business as much as possible, or only when they really need to?"
Number Types
0845Number.com 0845 numbers
| 0845 Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
4 / 2 / 1 ppm |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Fixed |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
PPayout level - small Generally less than a penny/minute |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* * *Calls from abroad - Quite Good Mostly OK for occasional use by overseas callers - many international operators support the range, but not to be relied on |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* * *Calls from mobiles - Pricey Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be fleeced by their operator compared to callers from UK landlines |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
UK |
0845 numbers (UK local-style rates)
Use this number to give your business a national image, and encourage your custimers or potential customers to call you with the local rate call charge.
Choose an 0845 number
0845Number.com 0800 numbers
| 0800 Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
Free |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Variable |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
None |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* * * *Calls from abroad - Very Good OK for use by overseas callers - widely supported by international operators |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* * *Calls from mobiles - Pricey Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be fleeced by their operator compared to callers from UK landlines |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
None |
0800 numbers (UK Freephone)
Often used with marketing campaigns, or as main sales line numbers, 0800 Freephone numbers are free for the caller (except from some mobile networks). If you are serious about growing business, you should consider 0800.
Choose an 0800 number
0845Number.com UK Local numbers
| UK Local Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
Low |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Variable |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
None |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* * * * *Calls from abroad - Perfect Ideal for use by overseas callers - all international operators must support this range |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* * * * *Calls from mobiles - Good Deal Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be able to pay from inclusive minutes, so will be perceived as virtually free |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
VoIP |
UK Local numbers (for all UK area codes)
Perfect for creating a "local office" image, UK local area code numbers are often used by callout service providers such as plumbers and electricians.
Choose a UK Local number
0845Number.com 0844 numbers
| 0844 Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
5 ppm |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Fixed |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
P PPayout level - modest In the range 1 - 4 ppm |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* *Calls from abroad - Medium Not recommended for use by overseas callers - some international operators don't support the range |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* * *Calls from mobiles - Pricey Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be fleeced by their operator compared to callers from UK landlines |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
UK + Big34The Big34 includes 34 of the most popular call destinations - Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA |
0844 numbers (new range, now available)
These will afford you a national, large cpmoany image and will also pay you a share of revenue when anybody calls in. Perfect if you are on a budget, or anticipate a large volume of calls that you will make revenue from.
Choose an 0844 number
0845Number.com 0870 numbers
| 0870 Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
Low |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Variable |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
None |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* *Calls from abroad - Medium Not recommended for use by overseas callers - some international operators don't support the range |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* * * * *Calls from mobiles - Good Deal Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be able to pay from inclusive minutes, so will be perceived as virtually free |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
VoIP |
0870 numbers (UK national-style rates)
Another national rate number type.
Choose an 0870 number
0845Number.com 0871 numbers
| 0871 Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
10 ppm |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Fixed |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
P P PPayout level - generous In the range 4 - 7 ppm |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* *Calls from abroad - Medium Not recommended for use by overseas callers - some international operators don't support the range |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* *Calls from mobiles - Expensive Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be fleeced by their operator compared to callers from UK landlines |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
UK + Mob4One of the main UK mobile networks (O2, Vodafone, Orange or T-Mobile). Note that 3 is a little more expensive + Big34The Big34 includes 34 of the most popular call destinations - Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA [P] |
0871 numbers (UK/Euro numbers)
A National rate number with free call forwarding to many countries in the world. 0871 numbers are great for companies wishing to establish a UK presence, or for workers who travel the world and want calls forwarded to them wherever they are.
Choose an 0871 number
0845Number.com 070 D-rate numbers
| 070-D Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
16.7/9.9/9.9 |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Free |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
None |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* *Calls from abroad - Medium Not recommended for use by overseas callers - some international operators don't support the range |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* *Calls from mobiles - Expensive Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be fleeced by their operator compared to callers from UK landlines |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
UK + Big34The Big34 includes 34 of the most popular call destinations - Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA + |
07-D numbers ('world office' numbers)
these are free numbers which also have free diversion to many countries bundled in. Perfect for the individual who travels the world and needs a central number and answerphone.
Choose an 07-D number
0845Number.com 070 K-rate numbers
| 070-K Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
16.7/9.9/9.9 |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Free |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
None |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* *Calls from abroad - Medium Not recommended for use by overseas callers - some international operators don't support the range |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
* *Calls from mobiles - Expensive Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be fleeced by their operator compared to callers from UK landlines |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
UK + Mobile + |
07-K numbers ('world mobile' numbers)
Personal numbers (beginning 070059) ideal for roaming business people
or employees 'in the field'... with free call forwarding to UK
landlines, UK mobiles and landlines in over 180 countries. But see 0871, which can do much of this at lower caller rates.
Choose an 07-K number
0845Number.com 070 PN2-rate numbers
| 070-PN2 Range Profile | |
| Cost to callCost to call The standard price people have to pay to call such a number (pence per minute inc VAT) from a BT landline. Where there is a difference, rates for calls made during daytime / evening / weekend periods are given. Costs to call UK geographic numbers are vague as most callers will be on a discount price plan. |
50 ppm |
| Ownership CostsOwnership Costs Is the cost of ownership fixed, variable, or is the number free? Fixed - You pay for setup and monthly rental, but calls are generally included (see Free Forward) Variable - You pay for setup and monthly rental, and then a per-minute charge for calls (NB: VoIP forwarding may result in a fixed cost option) Free - There are no setup costs or monthly rental charges and (assuming you're not forwarding calls to an expensive destination) no call charges |
Free |
| PayoutPayout Some numbers earn money for you while calls are connected. What level of payouts might one expect? |
None |
| Call from AbroadCall from Abroad How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from abroad? |
* *Calls from abroad - Medium Not recommended for use by overseas callers - some international operators don't support the range |
| Call from MobileCall from Mobile How suitable is this range if you wish to receive a significant number of calls from mobiles? It's usually a matter of cost |
*Calls from mobiles - Very Expensive Those calling from UK mobile phones are likely to be fleeced by their operator compared to callers from UK landlines |
| Free ForwardFree Forward What destinations can numbers in this range divert to for free? In general, the more expensive the number is to call, the wider the range of free forwards |
Most of World |
07-PN2 numbers ('personal number 2' numbers)
07-PN2 numbers
(beginning 0707) are for those who need to forward their calls to
traditionally more expensive destinations for free. 07-PN2
numbers can forward calls to UK landlines and mobiles, up to 180
International landlines, and over 40 International mobile destinations
for free.
Choose an 07-PN2 number