More on our Number Ranges:
If you are looking for a memorable number, to create a regional or national presence or to route calls through a range of numbers so you can easily track responses to your marketing campaigns – we have one of the widest ranges from which to choose.
Benefits to you and your business?
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NGN’s will make you and your business more accessible
Spectrum have a wide choice of number ranges and types available, this includes 01/02, 03, 0800, 0844, 0845, 0870, 0871 and 09 numbers, so you can choose a number and range that is most suited to your needs.
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Some Numbers Generates revenues
There are number ranges that can provide a revenue share which can be used to support customer services such as call recording or if you operate a support help desk. If you are provide services or premium content then these NGN numbers are contribute towards the costs of providing these services.
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Business Intelligence - understanding your company performance
We can provide call statistics whenever or wherever you require them.
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You can take control of your calls
By using number ranges, you can route calls by type to the most appropriate people able to deal with the query. This helps you to control and direct the calls you receive.
Number Ranges |
Number Range: |
Ofcom Classification: |
Typically used for: |
01 and 02 |
Geographic Numbers |
Giving your business a presence in a particluar location or integrating wuth the new generation of IP telephony solutions. |
03 |
UK wide numbers |
Often used by Public sector and not-for-profit bodies as an alternative to 08 phone numbers. Charged at no more than the cost of a national 01/02 call, typically included in a customer's landline or mobile call package. |
0800 (0808) |
Special services |
Encouraging people to call in when responding to offers, or to place orders. Commonly known as a Freephone number as the call is free for the calling party. |
0844 (also 0843) |
Special services |
For organisations who want a national presence. Numbers are available between 1-5 pence per minute, rising in increments of 1 pence. Revenue share may be available on these numbers. |
0845 |
Special services |
Commonly known as a Lo-call rate number, often for customer service lines or general enquiries. Also historically used in many dial up internet services. |
0870 (a) |
Special services |
Providing a national presence, with revenue share available. |
0870 (b) |
Special services |
Considered by organisations who want a national presence. Numbers are available between 5-10 pence per minuite, rising in increments of 1 pence. Revenue share is available. |
09 |
Premium rate |
Commonly providing information and technical support. Charged above 5p per minute. Revenue share is also available. Regulated by PhonePayPlus. |
Note
(a) Due to Ofcom legislation revenue share is due to cease. Date to be confirmed.
(b) Due to be regulated by PhonepayPlus. Date to be confirmed by Ofcom.
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