What Are 087 Numbers?

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The 087 number range is a premium rate rebate number range that can create an additional income stream. With an 087 number, organisations can earn up to 9.5p per minute as rebate. Therefore organisations receiving a high volume of calls can create a profitable income stream with an 087 rebate number.

087 numbers are utilised by organisations in a variety of circumstances. The main uses of an 087 number are:

  • Telephone Sales Lines
  • Customer Enquiries
  • Conference Calls
  • Horoscopes
  • Fortune Telling
  • Travel & event Booking
  • Customer Support Lines
  • Chatting & Dating Lines
  • Chargeable information services

One thing to note about using 087 numbers is that they cannot be used for post-sale customer service lines because that is in violation of Ofcom’s regulations regarding this number range.

The Cost of An 087 Number

The cost of calling an 087 number is dissected into two parts, the access charge and the service charge.

  • Access charge – This is set by your phone company and varies depending on your phone company provider, the call cost ranges from 8p to 67p per minute.
  • Service charge – This is set by the organisation being called and ranges between 0p to 13p per minute.
Provider Access charge (per minute) Service charge (per minute)
Asda Mobile 8p Between 0p and 13p
BT Between 0p and 31.41p depending on call plan
EE Between 11p and 67p depending on call plan
Giffgaff 25p
Kcom 15p
Lycamobile 23p
O2 65p
Plusnet 9.58p
Post Office 14p
Sky 15p
Talk Mobile 15p
TalkTalk 12.5p from landline; 25p from mobile
Tesco Mobile 25p
Three 65p
Virgin Media From 17p to 58p depending on call plan
Vodafone 45p for pay as you go customers; 65p for pay monthly customers
Zen Internet 11p

 

Many 087 numbers are also regulated by the Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA) (previously known as PhonePayPlus and ICSTIS).

Additionally, most number suppliers charge organisations a monthly fee for hosting the number. We provide market leading rebate rates, call features and pricing.

 

The Benefits of Using an 087 Number

The biggest benefit of using an 087 number is that it can create an additional income stream for the organisation.

Additionally, as a Non-geographical number range, using an 087 number gives the organization a national presence which often leads to an increased volume of calls.

Furthermore, most 087 numbers come with a call management package containing a range of useful features to help improve the customers experience.

 

Where to get an 087 Number?

Many telecommunications providers supply 087 numbers that organisations can use to generate income through a rebate. The rebate rate & monthly hosting costs varies between providers. 08 Direct provides market leading rebate rates, call features and pricing.

To get an 087 rebate number for free with us, sign up Here.

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