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0808 Numbers – Buy Your Number Now

0808s are extremely memorable and, in addition, provide an invaluable UK-wide presence, which we think you will agree makes great marketing sense. Why restrict your business to one location when you can have a telephone prefix  that suggests nationwide capability? Free to call from landlines and some mobiles (hopefully all in the near future), 0808s are an attractive choice for both you and your customers. As a freephone number, 0808s are incredibly popular with businesses both large and small. As a Non-Geographic number, they offer the scope to grow almost any company, and potentially attract an increase in calls too.

Give your company a big boost and buy an 0808 number today.

Choosing your 0808 number

Any further questions before you buy an 0808 number?

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Purchasing an 0808 number

for businesses of any size. Simply pick your 0808 number and head to our enquiry form. Our system for buying 0808 numbers is quick, easy, and incredibly affordable for businesses of any size. Simply pick your 0808 number from the list of those available above, then head through to our packages pack and choose whichever level is best for you.

From there, simply fill out your personal details and your payment method – and you’re done. After that, a member of our team will get in touch to set up your brand new 0808 number in whatever way you would like – or advise you on how you can make the most of your number. Regardless, you’ll be set-up with a new, affordable 0808 number in no time at all.

If you have any issues in the future, our team are always just a phone call away. Once you buy 0808 numbers with Number Supermarket, we will always do our best to make sure you’re satisfied with the entire package you’re getting, and we’ll always advise how you can best make the most of your telephone system. Whether you choose to get an 0808 telephone number for your business or another range entirely, we’ll make sure your phone system is under complete control.

Why purchase an 0808 number?

Are you looking to give your business a national boost? Picking a memorable 0808 number could be the first step to taking your business to the next level. When you purchase an 0808 number through Number Supermarket, you’re doing more than just getting a new telephone number for your business. Our customer service agents will be able to point your new 0808 number in to your existing telephone number (or numbers), and provide you with a suite of added services that will give your company the flexibility to grow quickly and sustainably.

Opposed to other number ranges, 0808 is not so heavily used – meaning that you can get a recognisable 0808 number relatively easily, and take advantages of that come with having this as your main point of telephone contact. Buy an 0808 number today.

More about 0808 numbers

Need to find out more about 0808 numbers before you buy? Here are our guides on everything you need to know.

Ofcom and 0808 numbers

The 1st July 2015 guidelines brought about the welcome change that means freephone numbers 0800 and 0808 are actually free to call. Previously 0800s & 0808s were not always included in all ‘free mobile minutes’ but thanks to Ofcom they now cost callers nothing at all – from landlines or mobiles.

Call charges for UK phone numbers

Need to know how much your customers are going to pay to call a number before you buy? Here’s everything you need to know, including the call charges for 0800 and 0808 numbers.

Number Range Description of number range Approximate call per minute from landline Approximate call per minute from mobile
01
02
Geographic numbers up to 13p 3p to 55p
03
0345
Non-geographic numbers up to 9p 3p to 55p
030 Reserved for charities, not-for-profit organisations up to 10p 3p to 40p
07 Mobile telephone numbers 10p to 20p 3p to 55p
070 Personal numbers, also known as follow me numbers, regulated by the Phone-paid Services Authority 4p to £3.40 (plus a possible 51p per call) 30p to £2.50 (plus a possible 51p per call)
0800
0808
Freephone numbers Free Free
0843
0844
0845
Business rate numbers up to 7p and your phone company’s access charge up to 7p and your phone company’s access charge
0870
0871
0872
0873
Also business rate numbers, but regulated by Phone-paid Services Authority up to 13p and your phone company’s access charge up to 13p and your phone company’s access charge
09 Premium rate numbers (regulated by the Phone-paid Services Authority) up to £3.60 and your phone company’s access charge, plus 5p to £6 per call up to £3.60 and your phone company’s access charge, plus 5p to £6 per call