The explanation may be in the title but here’s a look at 08 number providers. Who are they? What do they do?

There are many companies bidding for your custom in an ever competitive telecoms market, but who are 08 number providers? These often fall under the category of a reseller, such as 08 Direct, who are provided with numbers from the industry regulator Ofcom, to be able to then provide your company with the best possible package.

08 Direct is a 08 number provider, having a range of numbers including freephone numbers, 0800 numbers, 0871 numbers, 0844 numbers, 0845 numbers and 03 numbers. Not only does 08 Direct provide your company with a non geographical number but they also provide a range of bespoke call management solutions.

A 08 number provider will give you many options for your inbound calls but which 08 number provider do you choose?

0800/0808 Numbers

0800/0808 numbers fall into the category freephone numbers. This means that customers can call your business free of charge. They are cheap to setup and also come with 08 Direct’s free call package (bronze).

0844 Numbers

0844 numbers are rapidly taking over from 0800 numbers in terms of popularity. There is no connection fee with 08 Direct and are completely free when forwarded to landlines. The cost to the consumer is 5 pence per minute from UK landlines, anytime in the day, in any location. If forwarded to mobiles packages start from as little as £7.99 per month, whilst earning you a competitive rebate for your business.

0845 Numbers

0845 numbers are the most popular non geographical number. They are cheap for customers to call as they are charged as a local rate number. 08 Direct offer free 0845s (bronze), plus free call management solutions.

0870 Numbers

0870 numbers are charged at the same rate as 01/02 number ranges. Due to a lack of transparency in pricing there is no longer the ability to revenue share with 0870s since Ofcom implemented changes to the range in Aug 2009.

0871 Numbers

0871 numbers allow your business to earn a rebate from incoming calls, used as a revenue generator to offset business costs. They are charged as national rate numbers giving customers a fixed rate cost no matter what time they call.

0872 Numbers

0872 numbers are charged in accordance with 0871 numbers. 08 number provider 08 Direct, offer the largest revenue share available on this number range.

As a 08 number provider 08 Direct offers designated account managers, outstanding call line quality, competitive rebates and a wide range of products and services. They became a 08 number provider several years ago and have grown rapidly over the past 18 months. Their UK based support network has an outstanding customer service record. Non geographical numbers and services can be setup within 24 hours.