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Considering a business number with a London area code? You’ll probably find that 0207 and 0208 prefixes spring to mind, but what about 0203s. Compared to its older and more established 020 numbers, 0203 are the newest to the range.  So, where have 0203s come from?  Okay, the 020 part of the prefix relates to

Choosing the right phone number for your business is important. Do you go for a local geographic number or an NGN (non-geographic) option such as an 03 or 08? Which is best for your company. Various types of numbers such as 0330, 0333, 0800 and 0808, are popular for small businesses, but what’s the difference?

Your business’ phone number isn’t just a way for customers to get in touch, it’s a crucial part of your branding too. So, making that number memorable is in many ways as important as having a catchy name or strapline. That’s where Vanity Numbers come into their own. Also known as Gold or Special Numbers,

  What is the PSTN switch off? OK, let’s cut to the chase, The ‘Public Switched Telephone Network’ (PSTN) is due to be switched off in 2025. That means no more of the fixed, ‘stick your plug in the wall’ lines we’ve known since, well forever! Why is this happening –  quite simply to make

O3 numbers have increasingly grown in popularity and are now a firm favourite for businesses of all sizes, especially those who want to create a national presence. Much like other geographic numbers such as 0800 or indeed 0808, 03 contact numbers are a caller-friendly option in terms of their attractive affordability factor. What’s more, with

Numbers starting with 03 were introduced in 2007 to allow businesses to offer a single point of contact across the UK, with the same rates as normal 01 and 02 numbers attract. As such, a calling a 0370 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landlines. Ofcom, the UK’s

Since 2012, FreedomPop has created a sizable phone service in the UK running on the 4G network. They believe in making calls and texts as free as they can as well as connecting various devices. You can buy a FreedomPop device at a number of online stores; check their website for details. The price for

Numbers starting with “01” are normal lines, used by homes, businesses, and individuals. These numbers are geographic numbers, meaning, the location of the subscriber may be identified using the number. For example “223” is the area code for Cambridge, and the phone number starting with “01223” means the location of the subscriber is Cambridge. Ofcom,

0872 numbers are service numbers, where the caller pays a higher amount, compared to normal landline call rates, for the service being provided. Ofcom, which regulates the call charges in the UK, has set a range of 11p to 68p per minute, for 0872 numbers. This is in addition to a 13p charge per-call. As

03 numbers are chargeable numbers similar to 08 numbers, introduced in 2007 to allow organisations to offer their consumers a single national point of contact without additional service charges. Rate wise, calls to 03 numbers are similar to calls made to standard 01 and 02 numbers. Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator who regulate rates for