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About Freephone
Numbers
Most Freephone numbers begin with the digits `080' followed
by a further 8 digits. However, you will also see Freephone numbers beginning
with `0800', followed by only 6 digits. Additionally, you will also see
Freephone numbers beginning with `0500', followed by a further 6 digits,
although the amount of these in use is decreasing. Many Freephone numbers
continue to be displayed as 0800 xxxxxx(x), but Freephone numbers beginning
with the digits `0808' also exist.
Calls to Freephone numbers are
usually free to the caller. However, mobile companies may charge you for
calling Freephone numbers - your mobile provider should provide an announcement
stating that you will be charged for the call before the call is
connected.
Freephone numbers are mainly used by businesses in
advertisements. Businesses are charged by their telecoms provider for the cost
of any calls to their Freephone number. Because of the low cost, from some
provider of 0800 numbers, more residential customers are using Freephone
numbers to contact family or friends while away from home. |
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 Non-geographic numbers
Non Geographic numbers
(0800, 0808, 0845, 0870 and 0871) offer many advantages over geographic
numbers. With the various number updates taking place in the UK every business
should consider a non geographic phone number, if for no other reason than to
avoid costly sign and stationery alterations whenever there is a change or the
company moves premises. In many towns and cities even a short move necessitates
a new phone number. Non geographic numbers never change, are for life and can
follow a business or individual anywhere in the UK. Having non-geographical
numbers mean that prospects can call your business from anywhere in the
UK.
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