0870 Telephone Numbers
Ofcom´s 0870 Changes
Ofcom implemented the changes to the 0870 number range on August 1st 2009.
- The revenue share on the 0870 Numbers has ended
- Businesses will now be charged to receive calls by their current service provider
- The reason of this change was due to a lack of transparency regarding call charges and to strengthen consumer confidence for calls to 0870 numbers
- Calls to the 0870 numbers will now be charged at the same rate as dialling an 01 or 02 number
For more information on 0870 telephone numbers and your businesses options download our 0870 changeover whitepaper in our Downloads section.
Option 1 - Migrate to 0800 Freephone Number
- If your inbound calls are low and you are not interested in earning revenue from your callers, then an 0800 freephone number maybe the best option for your organisation. Using an 0800 number can increase your calls by up to 185%.
- With call packages starting as low as £4.99 a month with 175 Free minutes, you could encourage customers to ring your organisation instead of your competitors.
Option 2 - Migrate to 0844 Numbers
- 0844 numbers are cheaper for your caller to dial than they were previously paying on your 0870, if you are willing to accept a slightly lower revenue than previously offered on your 0870 telephone numbers, then 0844 numbers are the best option for you.
- Considered a low call cost number, the 0844 ranges have a much stronger public perception than the 0870 range.
- This option is the cheapest solution for your business and reduces your callers call charges from what they were previously paying on the 0870 before August 1st 2009.
Option 3 - Migrate to 0871 or 0872 Numbers
- If you wish to increase the out-payment/rebate, then your business should choose the 0871 or 0872 number range.
- 0871 & 0872 calls cost the caller up to 10p per minute and your business could earn up to 7 pence per minute depending on call volumes.
- We offer the best revenue agreements in the industry.
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What next…
Need assistance? Contact us on 0844 504 4000 to speak to a customer service executive to discuss your organisations 0870 requirements, we will be happy to advise you on your options.
If your business receives a large volume of inbound calls on the 0870 numbers range, it´s in your best interest to review you current telecommunications strategy before the 0870 changes come into effect.
Reserve your organisation a new non geographical number online today, or contact us on 0844 504 4000 to speak to a customer service executive to discuss your organisations 0870 requirements.