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An 03 number will bring an end to expensive mobile rates for calling 0800 numbers

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

The big news in the UK telecoms industry this week is that Ofcom are working towards making mobiles calls to 0800 numbers free to call.

Currently all 0800 numbers are free to call from landlines, but callers are hit with significant rates if they try to call 0800 numbers from their mobile. The per minute cost depends on the mobie network, but charges can be as much as 21p meanng many mobile phone users are left feeling highly frustrated.

Although the latest news from Ofcom is welcome, it isn’t something that is going to be implemented immediately. According to the Daily Mail no final decision will be made until early next year. Before any new rules can be implemented there will need to be a process of formal consultation.

However, at 08Direct we already offer an answer to frustrated mobile callers. The price of calling an 03 number is inclusive within both landline and mobile bundles. So anyone who calls an 03 number using a contract mobile phone, will not see any additional charges providing they stay within their agreed tariff.

Away from bundles, the cost from landlines is the same as a local call to an 01 or 02 number. For these reasons, some of the biggest charities in the UK are already working with 03 numbers as either helplines or as a way of attracting donations. The recent Sport Releif appeal, and Children in Need have both used 03 numbers as a wat of fund raising.

Like all our number packages, if you choose an 03 number from 08Direct you will benefit from our additional services with our FREE Call Management Package worth £199.

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UK Government to be able to listen into our telephone calls

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

The Government have announced plans to push through leglislation that will allow them to track any phone call, or text message sent in the UK. If the new liglistation is passed, the UK secirity services will effectively have the legal right to listen to our phone calls in real time.

The reasons behind the plans are to help prevent crime and terroism by tracking communications and gathering intelligence. They will be able to track who we are in contact with, how often we contact them, and how long our communcations last.

The previous Labour government tried and failed to introduce similar leglislation, and now David Cameron and his cabinet have come back for another attempt.

In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, a home office minister outlined the reasons behind the new law: “It is vital that police and security services are able to obtain communications data in certain circumstances to investigate serious crime and terrorism and to protect the public. We need to take action to maintain the continued availability of communications data as technology changes”.

What remains unclear to us at 08Direct is that by tracking our mobile phone activity, will this effectively give the government data on where we travel? Technology has existed for some time which enables us to be tracked via our mobile phone signal.

How do you feel about the UK security services being able to listen into your telephone calls without having any warrant, or had to seek permission through the courts?

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How a non geographic phone new number can increase your revenue?

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

At 08Direct we specialise in providing a wide range of businesses with complete inbound call solutions. By choosing to work with us you don’t need to worry about credit checks or setup fees, and all new customers will receive our FREE Call Management Package worth £199.

We offer a full range of 08 numbers, including 0844, 0800 and 0845. Whether you want to divert these numbers to a landline or a mobile, we have the systems in place to ensure all your needs are met.

What number is best for your company?

Choose a free 0844 number and give your business a professional look

By introducing an 0844 number you will instantly give your company a national presence. Your customers benefit from the fact they are charged a fixed rate of 5p per minute, regardless of where they are calling from (providing they are calling from a UK landline).

An 0844 number is ideal for small and new businesses as it gives you a big company image as you can advertise a national number, for a your local business.

Your free 0844 number can be connected instantly, and as we don’t do minimum contracts you free to decide how you want your account to progress.

By introducing an 0844 number you can introduce a new revenue stream

In addition to all the advantages above, by connecting an 0844 number with 08Direct you can start earning extra number from your inbound calls.

Once you have started to receive lots of calls every month, you can earn a rebate from us. This works by us splitting the 5p for every minute between the suscriber and provider, meaning your company earns money from your customers calling you.

Get a free phone 0800 number and help increase sales

By providing your customers with a free to call 0800 number you make your company far more accessible. Research has shown that you can increase business enquiries by up to 175% by providing a free contact service.

At 08Direct we have just changed our 0800 number packages, to make our rates the best in the UK. You can get connected for just £4.99 a month, for this you can receive up to 550 inclusive inbound minutes.

Just like 0844, to connect your 0800 number we don’t require any credit checks, minimum contract, and don’t need to pay any setup fees.

Plus, all new customers will benefit from our FREE Call Management Package which includes a Call Whisper, Fax-to-Email, Welcome Message and Voicemail.

For more details on our packages, and to content your number please Visit Our Numbers Page.

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How your business will benefit from working with 08Direct

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

At 08Direct we are experts in providing complete inbound telephony solutions. We don’t do contracts, there are no setup fees and you can be connected within minutes of confirming your number.

We deal with a wide range of business sectors, regardless of their size, but we specialise in giving small businesses that extra professional edge by giving them a nationally recognisable phone number, and giving them the chance to earn extra revenue from recieving calls.

If you select one of our free 0844 numbers, not only will your receive all our free extra features, but you can start earning a rebate on your calls depending on the amount of inbound call minutes you are receiving from customers.

A better option for your company could be a free phone 0800 number. An 0800 is completely free for your customers to call, and has proven to increase sales by up to 175%. Plus, as 08 Direct now provides the best rates in the UK for 0800 numbers you’re in the best hands! Our packages start from just £4.99 a month, this also includes no setup fees, no contracts and can be connected within hours.

Along with your new non geographical number, only with 08Direct can you benefit from our FREE Call Management Package worth £200. This features all the added extras you need to form a complete telephony solution.Included is Voicemail, Call Whisper, Fax to Email, Welcome Message and Auto Attendant.

In addition you will benefit from an experienced personal account manager who is always on hand to answer any questions. They will monitor your account to make sure you are getting the most out of your call package with us.

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Forget the budget 2012, small businesses can earn free revenue with an 0844 number

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Are you a small business owner who is feeling underwhelmed by George Osborne’s Budget?

The announced reduction is corporation tax is welcome, but this does not affect businesses who’s profits don’t exceed £300,000 per year. Although businesses who fall in this bracket currently pay a reduced rate of 20%, this is a significant hit on profits and some help would have been welcome.

By far the biggest hit on small businesses was the news that Mr Osborne has announced that from next month, business rates will rise by 5.6%. This is the tax that companies have to pay against their property.

From August 2012, there will also be yet another rise in fuel duty. The additional three pence rise adds to the already sky high petrol and diesel prices. This increase is guaranteed to hit small businesses hard as well as adding to the financial pressure on working families.

However, with 08Direct your small business can generate revenue for free by setting yourself up with a free 0844 number. With an 0844 number you can earn a rebate if you generate enough inbound minutes from your customers.

With 08Direct there are no setup fees, no contracts, no credit checks and you can be setup instantly. Plus, your small business will benefit from our Free Call Management Package worth £200.

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08 Direct – The UK’s cheapest provider of 0800 numbers

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

This week we have altered our 0800 number packages, which now make our rates the best in the UK. Check out our 0800 Number Packages for for all the details.

Get the best rates on 0800 Numbers at 08 Direct

Why Choose an 0800 number?

Having an 0800 number opens your business up to potential new customers as you are far more accessible as you have a direct means of contact, at no cost to your customers. All calls are free for them, providing they are calling from a UK landline.

The customer does not get charged for the calls as the company receiving the call takes on all the call costs. This may sound expensive, but through increased sales it quickly becomes well worth the investment. Research has shown that providing a free phone number to your customers can increase sales by a massive 175%!

How much does an 0800 number cost?

At 08 Direct you can setup your 0800 number today, from as little as £4.99 a month. There are no setup costs, no contracts and our bronze numbers are free to register.

For your £4.99 monthly cost you can receive up to 550 inbound minutes, and benefit from our Free Call Management Package. No one else in the UK is currently providing these rates at our prices.

If you wish to upgrade your package you can now receive 1,250 inbound minutes for just £9.99 a month. For full details or to add additional services, please contact one of our team.

Once you have ordered your freephone 0800 number from 08Direct you can receiving calls the same day. Order your Freephone 0800 Number Package today.

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Banks hold key to revitalising UK small businesses

Monday, September 26th, 2011

We’re in a vicious circle with our economy at the moment.

We need businesses (like yours) to grow and create jobs so that people have more money to spend with businesses (like yours!).

Unfortunately, banks have been reluctant to lend money to businesses and that’s caused a problem because without that funding SMEs can’t invest and grow.

However, we might be turning a corner today because one of the banks is breaking the cycle with a new campaign to boost confidence among small and medium-sized businesses. (more…)

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Facebook confirms radical redesign and media sharing features

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Following our blog about the f8 conference yesterday, Facebook has now confirmed plans to encourage users to share more of the media they consume – including music and movies – with friends. (more…)

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Not selling online costs Morrisons millions

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

A decade or so ago, the Dot.com bubble burst and everyone was saying that the Internet was dead and nobody would ever buy things online again.

Of course that hasn’t happened – online sales have grown exponentially and now brands that haven’t invested in e-commerce are not only falling behind but also missing out on huge revenues. (more…)

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Ofcom bans auto-renew telco contracts

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

From December landline and broadband customers won't be automatically tied into new contracts

Ofcom has confirmed that rollover contracts, which tie landline and broadband customers into repeated minimum contract periods unless they opt out, will be banned from December this year.

The contracts, also known as Automatically Renewable Contracts (ARCs), roll forward to a new minimum contract period – with penalties for leaving – unless the customer actively opts out of the renewal. The ban will apply to ARCs for landline and broadband services sold to residential and small business customers.

It estimated that about 15 per cent of UK customers who sign up to a broadband and landline provider are tied to Automatically Renewable Contracts (ARCs).

Ofcom said it would require comms providers to eventually shift all residential and small business customers off rollover contracts and over to alternative deals.

“Ofcom’s evidence shows that ARCs raise barriers to effective competition by locking customers into long-term deals with little additional benefit. Our concern about the effect of ARCs and other ‘lock in’ mechanisms led to our decision to ban them in the communications sector,” said the regulator’s chief Ed Richards.

Naturally, providers that currently use ARCs disagree that these contracts are detrimental to either the customer or competition, but Ofcom’s mind is made up and BT has already said that it would no longer be selling ARCs to residential customers now that the ban has been confirmed by Ofcom.

Here a 08Direct, we think this is a good thing. That’s why we’ve never tied customers into lengthy contracts – 30 days notice is all we ever ask, even from day 1 of the service being provided.

What do you think? Are ARCs good for anybody but the provider? Or are you glad to see the back of them?

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